Nile University Hosts COREN-IEA Accreditation Review

Nile University of Nigeria is hosting a five-day engineering accreditation exercise from November 9 to 13, 2026, involving the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a Verification Review Team from the International Engineering Alliance (IEA). This event is part of Nigeria's efforts to achieve full signatory status under the Washington Accord.

Nile University is one of only two Nigerian universities selected for this exercise, which allows the IEA team to observe COREN’s accreditation processes. The review focuses on the University’s Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum & Gas Engineering programmes.

Engr. Prof. Laminu Shettima Kuburi, Team Lead of COREN Programme Evaluators, emphasized the Council's commitment to high standards in engineering education. Prof. Dilli Dogo, Vice-Chancellor of Nile University, highlighted the University’s philosophy of ‘Beyond Degrees’ and its commitment to continuous improvement and practical learning, including investments in facilities and professional development initiatives.