The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have inducted 742 engineering graduates of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, into professional engineering practice. This significant transition from academic training to professional practice was marked by a ceremony where the graduates were urged to apply their knowledge responsibly and adhere strictly to the rules, regulations, and ethical standards governing the profession.
The Vice Chancellor of MOUAU, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, urged the newly inducted engineers to practise with diligence, resilience, and grit. She described the ceremony as a significant milestone in their journey, marking the culmination of their academic training and the beginning of their professional calling. Akanwa commended COREN and the NSE for maintaining high standards in engineering education and recognising the contributions of MOUAU’s engineering staff and students over the years.
Representing the President of COREN, Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, the Chairman, South-East Technical Committee of COREN, Mr P.C. Mgbemena, urged the graduates to uphold professional standards. Similarly, the President of the NSE, Mr A.A. Rabiu, represented by the Chairman, Umuahia Branch, Mr Chris Nwankwo, and the COREN Registrar, Prof. O.A.U. Uche, represented by the South-East Regional Officer, Mr Peter Awunde, urged the inductees to apply their knowledge with competence, responsibility, and discipline.
The inducted engineers were reminded that the engineering profession had a responsibility to address societal needs. They were called upon to deploy competence, discipline, and innovation in developing sustainable solutions to societal challenges. The MOUAU’s engineering certificates were noted to be globally recognised as evidence of competence and ethical integrity.
The overall best graduating inductee, Mr Iheokoronye ElPrince Chimeremeze of the Department of Computer Engineering, who graduated with a 4.75 CGPA, received an award alongside other graduates who distinguished themselves in their respective departments. The Dean of CEET, Prof. Bethrand Nduka Nwankwojike, described the induction as an official launchpad for a new generation of problem-solvers and a celebration of the college’s record of producing innovative leaders.
The keynote lecturer and Founder of Clintonel Innovation Centre, Engr. Tochukwu Clinton Chukwueke, urged the Federal Government to support engineers through an enabling environment, sound policies, and adequate infrastructure to enable them to contribute effectively to nation-building. Chukwueke also advised the new engineers to identify opportunities in challenges and build strategic relationships that would enhance their professional growth and impact.
The inducted engineers pledged to uphold the ideals of the profession, pursue continuing professional development, and engage in experiential learning. They also pledged to complete their mandatory one-year internship, prioritise public safety, and practise engineering skillfully, conscientiously, and with dignity for the betterment of humanity. MOUAU’s commitment to providing outcome-based and transformational engineering education was reaffirmed, with the university preparing graduates to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
Key points
- COREN and NSE induct 742 MOUAU engineering graduates into professional practice.
- Graduates urged to apply knowledge responsibly and adhere to professional standards.
- MOUAU’s engineering certificates are globally recognised as evidence of competence and ethical integrity.
