COREN appoints new registrar

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced the appointment of Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Uche, FNSE, as its new Registrar. A statement by COREN’s Head, Corporate Advancement and Public Relations, Ojonugwa Haruna, said the appointment is effective from March 2025, after approval by the council at its 183rd Ordinary Council […]

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced the appointment of Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Uche, FNSE, as its new Registrar.

A statement by COREN’s Head, Corporate Advancement and Public Relations, Ojonugwa Haruna, said the appointment is effective from March 2025, after approval by the council at its 183rd Ordinary Council Meeting held on 15th January, 2025.

“He takes over from Engr. Prof. Adisa, Ademola Bello, FNSE, FAEng, whose tenure has come to a successful conclusion. Until his appointment as Registrar of COREN, Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Uche, a distinguished engineer and academic, served as a Professor of Civil/Structural Engineering at Bayero University, Kano. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Prof. Uche has made significant contributions to engineering education, research, and administration in Nigeria.”

“Born on August 1, 1965, in Amuda-Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Prof. Uche’s academic journey began at Development Primary School, Owerri, and continued through Isuochi Secondary School and Emmanuel College, Owerri. His higher education achievements include: HND Distinction in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede (1988), where he was a valedictorian, B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Bayero University, Kano (1994), graduating as the best student; M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2000) and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2008).”

It noted that Prof. Uche’s vast experience in engineering spans academia, research, and professional practice. Since joining Bayero University in 2001, he has played a pivotal role in training and mentoring over 1,000 undergraduate and 300 postgraduate students, significantly shaping the future of engineering in Nigeria. His scholarly contributions include over 90 publications in reputable journals and conferences.