COREN, UNICROSS Hold Four-Day Capacity-Building Training for Staff

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), in collaboration with the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has concluded a four-day capacity-building programme for lecturers and technologists in the institution’s Faculty of Engineering.

The training was designed to enhance professional competence by exposing participants to modern teaching methodologies and aligning instructional practices with contemporary accreditation standards.

A major focus of the programme was Outcome-Based Education (OBE), an approach that focuses on measurable learning outcomes, practical competencies, and continuous assessment in engineering education.

In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Engr. Professor Simon Odey, underscored the need for continuous learning and adaptability among lecturers. He encouraged participants to embrace innovation and integrate new approaches into their teaching.

Professor Odey said: "This training equips faculty with essential skills in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the design of curricular aligned with global standards like the Washington Accord, which facilitates the international mobility of Nigerian engineering professionals. By focusing on what the student can actually do at the end of their programme, we align ourselves with International Engineering Alliance (IEA) standards, ensuring that a degree from UNICROSS carries weight not just in Calabar or Nigeria, but across the globe."

Participants were trained to design curricula, deliver instruction, and evaluate students with a focus on real-world application and competency-based learning.

The programme, which concluded today April 30, 2026, also featured sessions on accreditation processes, innovative teaching methods, and strategies to improve instructional delivery, drawing on global best practices in engineering education.

The initiative reflects a broader shift in Nigerian higher education toward an outcomes-driven model, aimed at producing industry-ready graduates equipped to meet evolving technological and societal demands.

- UNICROSS Media Team

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