Aims & objectives
Influencing engineering development in Nigeria.
EFN is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1117948). These are the three aims we exist for, the five-point mission that puts them into practice, and the objective behind everything we do.
01 · Our aims
What we exist to do.
Our three charitable aims set out who the Forum serves and what it works towards.
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A forum for Nigerian engineers in the UK
To provide a forum for Nigerian engineers based in the UK, for the purpose of promoting and influencing engineering development in Nigeria in all its ramifications.
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Developing and mentoring young people
To promote the development and mentoring of young people from Black and ethnic minority groups, and of everyone else with an interest in the field of engineering, in the UK.
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Any other charitable purpose
To promote any other charitable purpose within the UK, Europe and worldwide in support of these objects.
02 · Our mission
Five commitments that put our aims to work.
Each commitment comes with something we already do. Follow the links to see it in practice.
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Share ideas and knowledge
To promote the exchange of ideas, engineering knowledge and networking opportunities among Nigerian engineers in the UK and abroad.
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Influence engineering in Nigeria
To contribute to, and influence, engineering development in Nigeria.
In practice
We lobby organisations and governments on development and capacity-building initiatives.
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Grow skills in young people
To promote, encourage and support engineering skills among young people in Nigeria and the UK, including young people from minority groups and anyone with an interest in engineering.
In practice
EFN Ambassadors mentor young people and raise awareness of careers in engineering.
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Work with professional bodies
To co-operate with, and complement, the work of the appropriate professional bodies in Nigeria, the UK and other countries in promoting engineering development.
In practice
UK routes to membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and registration with COREN.
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Develop sustainably
To recognise our responsibilities to the environment by promoting sustainable engineering development in Nigeria.
In practice
Our 2022 conference on renewable energy for Nigeria, and a 2021 tour of a solar and wind farm.
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03 · Primary objective
To influence the development of engineering in Nigeria, in all its ramifications.
We work closely with the mainstream engineering professional bodies in Nigeria, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), on initiatives to influence the development of engineering in Nigeria.
For our members, that partnership opens a route to professional recognition in Nigeria without leaving the UK.
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NSE
Nigerian Society of Engineers
The umbrella body for the engineering profession in Nigeria. EFN runs a UK route to NSE membership through the NSE Presidential interview.
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COREN
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
The statutory body that regulates engineering training and practice in Nigeria. EFN members can register with COREN from the UK.
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Other organisations we work with, in Nigeria and the UK.
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Keep exploring
From aims to action.
How EFN began, the people who run it, and the organisations we work alongside.
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About EFN
How the Forum began in 2004, our flagship Spring Event and where we go next.
Get involved
Help us build the bridge.
Whether you design power stations, study engineering or run an organisation that believes in Nigeria’s future, there is a place for you in EFN.
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Engineers & students
Become a member
Join a network of UK-based engineers, and open your route to NSE and COREN registration.
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Organisations
Partner with EFN
Sponsor a conference, host a site visit or bring your expertise to our members.
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Supporters
Support our work
Help fund mentoring for young engineers and knowledge-sharing between the UK and Nigeria.