in Abuja

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), TukurAliyu, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to partnering with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) aimed at strengthening and advancing the Nigerian power sector.

Aliyu, who’s also the Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, made the assertion during the official signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NEMSA and COREN in Abuja, a statement by the Head, Communications and Protocol, AmaUmoren, stated.

He emphasised that the collaboration will enhance the effective delivery of their respective mandates, particularly in ensuring the safety of lives and property within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

“This partnership will enable us to consolidate efforts in promoting professionalism, accountability, and competence in the power sector. By reinforcing COREN registration requirements for all individuals and firms applying for NEMSA certification, we are creating a framework that prioritises regulatory compliance and quality service delivery,” Aliyu said.

He further noted that the agreement will facilitate efficient information sharing between both agencies, particularly relating to disciplinary actions and sanctions involving NEMSA-certified personnel and firms also registered with COREN.

 This, he said, will help improve transparency, enforcement, and adherence to industry standards.

On renewable energy, Aliyu highlighted that the collaboration will promote skilled manpower development, address sector-specific engineering challenges, and uphold quality standards in certification and practices.

He also disclosed that COREN will be actively represented in NEMSA’s Competency Certification Panels, reinforcing fairness and shared responsibility in the certification process.

Also speaking at the event, the President of COREN, Prof. AbubakarZubair, described the MoU as a milestone in COREN’s strategic realignment. “COREN recognises the enormity of its mandate and views collaboration as a critical strategy in addressing regulatory and operational gaps,” he said.

He further revealed that COREN is already set to commence the implementation of this partnership and has invited NEMSA to participate in several of its key committees.

These, he stressed, include the Codes and Standards Committee, Engineering Regulation Monitoring (ERM) Committee, the Engineering Investigative Panel, and the Disciplinary Tribunal—which addresses cases involving practitioners in the power sector.

Earlier In his welcome address, the Registrar of COREN, OkorieUche,  assured stakeholders that the MoU will ensure engineering regulations within the power sector are aligned with COREN’s statutory framework.

He noted that the partnership represents a step forward in harmonising regulatory efforts to achieve a more structured and effective engineering ecosystem in Nigeria.