The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, has announced a major partnership to reform Nigeria’s construction sector, addressing deep-rooted issues such as structural failures, skills shortages, and regulatory inefficiencies.
The initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Abuja, brings together key stakeholders including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG), the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), and private partner Tectonics Engineering Consults.
In a statement, the ministry noted:
“This multi-agency alliance addresses critical challenges in Nigeria’s construction sector, including structural failures, regulatory fragmentation, skills deficits, and the rise of quackery. It marks a shared commitment to integrate emerging technologies, strengthen professional capacity, and ensure compliance with global standards.”
Minister Uche Nnaji emphasized the government’s resolve to apply science, technology, and innovation as key drivers of sustainable development and infrastructure safety.
“Today’s collaboration reflects our ministry’s commitment to using science, technology, and innovation as tools for national development,” Nnaji said.
The agreement is expected to improve oversight, enhance capacity building, and foster the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across Nigeria’s built environment, promoting resilient infrastructure and global best practices.
