The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Coleman Technical Industries Limited to explore opportunities in engineering skills, local content development and the power sector.
The partnership aims to strengthen the relationship between COREN and Coleman, as well as promote the advancement of local content in the country.
Managing Director of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, hailed the partnership as the right one for his company, applauding COREN’s efforts in partnering with the number one cable company in the continent.
He emphasised that his organisation has been dedicated to promoting local content in the marine and gas sectors.
He also highlighted Coleman’s commitment to diversifying its operations through investments in technology.
Onafowokan added that Coleman has been training individuals, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and engineers, which has positively impacted the company.
During the signing ceremony which took place at Coleman’s factory in Arepo, Ogun State, the President of COREN, Sadiq Abubakar commended Coleman for being a prime competitor in advancing local content and emphasised the importance of industrial development in the nation.
According to COREN President, the partnership between both organisations will focus on various initiatives.
He revealed that COREN plans to reactivate the Engineering Residency Programme, which requires engineering graduates to undergo a one-year residency before proceeding to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Coleman, as a critical player in the power sector, Abubakar said, would play a crucial role in the initiative.
“The Federal government has set up a national scheme council, with 18 sectors included. COREN has selected Coleman to represent the power sector in the council. The council’s main objective is to streamline the informal sector, providing training, certification, accreditation, registration and licensing opportunities for artisans, technicians and engineers,” he said.
