The National Assembly says it will strengthen legislative frameworks and advocate for full implementation of Nigerian building codes to address infrastructure failures across all states.
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Barinada Mpigi, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 33rd Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
The theme for the 2025 Assembly is “Advancing Quality Engineering Services and Businesses in Nigeria-Professional Compliance and Remuneration.”
Mr Mpigi, represented by another lawmaker, Ashley Emenike, said the persistent failure of infrastructure is a national alarm bell that requires urgent attention.
He assured that NASS would collaborate with COREN and relevant stakeholders to develop an engineering compliance and professional remuneration framework to address the menace.
“We must squarely confront the growing concern over engineering failures.
“We have witnessed collapsed buildings, failed bridges, and road infrastructure that have crumbled and claimed lives, wasted resources, and tarnished the image of your profession.
The persistent infrastructure failure reflects lapses in compliance, poor supervision, and, in some cases, quackery, which is a demonstration of a breakdown in a regulatory environment.
“It is unacceptable that in the 21st century buildings are still collapsing under rain and bridges are caving in under minimal pressure,” he said.
Mr Mpigi stressed that the Senate Committee on Works stands ready to partner with COREN and other allied professional bodies to confront these problems head-on.
On his part, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, said the parliament is fully committed to supporting the engineering sector in Nigeria.
Represented by Inuwa Garba, chairman of the House Committee on Science and Engineering, Mr Abass said, “We recognise your indispensable role in our nation’s development and we are determined to provide the legislative framework necessary for the continued success.”
The president of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), Balarabe Shehu, commended COREN’s effort in making Nigerian engineers visible in the global arena.
Earlier, COREN president Sadiq Abubakar said the 33rd COREN Assembly focused on key issues of professionalism, compliance, and remuneration, while delivering quality engineering services.
Mr. Abubakar said the assembly is an annual event that brings together all cadres of engineering practitioners to discuss issues of national and professional interest.
(NAN)
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