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Daniel Adaji
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) have signed a partnership agreement to raise professional standards and promote sustainable practices in Nigeria’s construction industry.
This was disclosed by CORBON on its website on Tuesday.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), brings together CORBON’s regulatory insight and CIOB’s global expertise in construction management to improve collaboration, training, and professionalism across the built environment sector.
Chief Executive Officer of CIOB, Caroline Gumble said, “This is another international partnership with an organisation which shares many of our goals. It allows us to support more construction professionals in Nigeria and beyond.”
With over 50,000 members worldwide, CIOB will offer Nigerian builders access to its extensive training and knowledge-sharing platforms.
CORBON, Nigeria’s national regulatory body for builders, will leverage this partnership to support licensing, education, and the adoption of global best practices.
Chukwudi Ononogbu, a CIOB member in Nigeria, said the partnership will create new opportunities for training, mentorship, and networking.
“This collaboration represents a significant step for students, new entrants, and mid-career professionals,” he said.
“It offers a truly global platform to engage with the best in the built environment sector,” he added.
The agreement also aims to strengthen institutional capacity and foster sustainable development practices throughout Nigeria’s construction sector.
CORBON Chairman, Dr Samson Opaluwah, described the partnership as “a platform for knowledge exchange and better mutual understanding of both operating climes.”
“It allows Registered Builders in Nigeria to broaden their horizon of practice and embed global best practices,” he said.
The partnership is expected to impact companies, institutions, and universities through research, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence in the construction industry.