A response article to Engr. Professor Baba El-Yakubu's piece on COREN's role in university accreditation argues that the regulation of university education and professional practice are distinct responsibilities. The author contends that COREN's involvement in engineering education does not grant it independent regulatory jurisdiction over degree programmes. The response emphasizes the legal and institutional separation between the National Universities Commission and COREN. It questions the sustainability of COREN's proposition to regulate university programmes.
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