You can now apply directly to COREN to become a registered engineer. Long gone is the time when it was compulsory to go through NSE or need to have a contact in NSE or COREN that you must pay to assist in process of becoming a registered engineer. You can now go through the process seamlessly without hazzles and get registered in 6months as COREN ceases to collect hard copy application form for Engineering Personnel Registration. Now all applications are to be submitted online.

Visit coren portal to begin registration here. https://portal.coren.gov.ng/Account/Register

To download important documents (proposer and certificate of experience form) for the registration, check this link.
https://www.coren.gov.ng/download/category/12-others

Check here for guidelines and instructions before registration. https://www.coren.gov.ng/portal/registration-guide

Applying directly to COREN cost just 67k. While going through NSE cost 12k. You can choose to pay with your Mastercard.

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