Tinubu Orders Stricter Engineering Regulations in Nigeria

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu directed the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to enhance engineering regulations and impose stricter sanctions to curb infrastructure failures that jeopardize public safety. Speaking at the 34th Engineering Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu stated that Nigeria can no longer afford engineering failures that lead to loss of lives and destruction of property.

He emphasized that engineering is foundational to national development, extending beyond mere construction to include safety in various sectors. The President urged COREN to ensure that engineering practices are held to high standards, warning against compromising professional ethics.

He highlighted the need for a balanced regulatory system that promotes engineering excellence while guaranteeing public safety. Tinubu reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to delivering durable infrastructure, contrasting it with previous administrations that allowed projects to deteriorate within a few years.

He called for a comprehensive approach to infrastructure lifecycle management, from planning to decommissioning.