{
  "id": 19196430,
  "title": "COREN to sanction 2 engineers over building collapse in Gombe, Abuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/coren-to-sanction-2-engineers-over-building-collapse-in-gombe-abuja",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T17:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/coren-to-sanction-2-engineers-over-building-collapse-in-gombe-abuja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has sanctioned two engineers for their roles in building collapses in Gombe State and Abuja. The engineers, Engr. Rahman Adegboyega Shittu and Engr. Mustapha Maikaba, faced sanctions after their investigation reports were submitted to COREN's Engineering Tribunal. The incidents occurred on July 10, 2026, and May 16, 2026, respectively. The first collapse was at the Gombe State House of Assembly Complex, while the second involved a three-storey building under construction in Abuja. COREN's decision to sanction the engineers stems from a prima facie case established by the Investigative Panel, indicating sufficient grounds for further regulatory proceedings. The council also approved the Harmonised National Construction Safety Guidelines for the Nigerian Construction Industry and endorsed collaboration with various agencies to ensure proper enforcement of engineering standards.",
  "summary": "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) says it has granted approval to begin the process of sanctioning two engineers overseeing buildings that collapsed in Gombe State and Abuja. A statement on Monday signed by COREN’s Registrar, Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Uche, said the collapse occurred at the Gombe State House of […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}