CORBON, CIOB partner on professionalism in built industry

The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have pledged to partner in deepening professionalism in the building sector in Nigeria. The Chairman of CORBON, Samson Opaluwah, made this known during a courtesy visit to him by Ntando Khuzwayo, CIOB’s Education Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa. Opaluwah explained that […]

The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have pledged to partner in deepening professionalism in the building sector in Nigeria.

The Chairman of CORBON, Samson Opaluwah, made this known during a courtesy visit to him by Ntando Khuzwayo, CIOB’s Education Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Opaluwah explained that the two institutions were determined to work together to strengthen research, improve professional standards, and bridge existing gaps in the industry. He said, “Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa and it has a large construction industry. We will work together with CIOB to bridge that gap and ensure we advance the course of the profession through research.

“We will also ensure to use our platform which we have set up as professionals to improve our society and promote the practice of building.”

He said that, established in 1989, CORBON had spent 35 years developing standards and practices for the profession, and to address the nation’s housing deficits.

Speaking on behalf of CIOB, Ntando Khuzwayo described the existing memorandum of understanding (MoU) between both bodies as “very unique” and a reflection of genuine commitment.