The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria has commended Nile University of Nigeria for its commitment to engineering education and professional development as 261 engineering graduates took their professional oath during an induction ceremony in Abuja.
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, marked an important milestone for the university’s Faculty of Engineering as the graduates formally embraced the ethical standards and responsibilities required of professionals in the engineering industry.
The event was organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and COREN to prepare the graduates for professional practice and reinforce the importance of competence, accountability and integrity in the engineering profession.
The ceremony brought together representatives of the engineering regulatory body, professional associations, university management, academics and other stakeholders in the engineering sector.
The President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, was among the distinguished guests at the event, alongside other representatives of the engineering profession.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dilli Dogo, and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Engr. Prof. Abdulhameed M. Bako, also featured prominently at the ceremony.
The induction provided an opportunity to remind the graduates that becoming an engineering professional goes beyond obtaining an academic qualification, requiring them to demonstrate technical competence, professional discipline and commitment to public safety.
The graduates were encouraged to uphold the ethical principles guiding the profession and apply their knowledge towards solving practical challenges facing society.
COREN’s participation also underscored the importance of professional regulation in maintaining standards, ensuring accountability and strengthening confidence in engineering practice in Nigeria.
The ceremony further highlighted the role of collaboration between universities, regulatory institutions and professional associations in producing graduates equipped to meet the demands of the engineering industry.
For Nile University, the induction represents another step in its efforts to strengthen engineering education and prepare students for opportunities in Nigeria and the international labour market.
The university has continued to emphasise practical learning, industry engagement and professional development as important components of its academic programmes.
The event also reinforced the importance of maintaining strong relationships between academic institutions and professional regulatory bodies to ensure that engineering graduates are adequately prepared for the responsibilities associated with their chosen careers.
The newly inducted graduates are expected to carry the values of competence, integrity, innovation and service into their professional careers and contribute to engineering development and national growth.
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