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EFN shortlisted for CANUK Professional Association of the Year
EFN was one of three nominees for the first Professional Association of the Year award from the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK (CANUK).
Engineering Forum of Nigerians (UK) · Est. 2004
Engineering the bridge
between the UK and Nigeria.
Since 2004, EFN has been the professional home for UK-based engineers of Nigerian heritage — sharing knowledge, opening the route to NSE and COREN registration, and mentoring the next generation of engineers in both countries.
London
Abuja
Members, speakers and guests at EFN events in London.
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Why EFN
Nigeria has a wealth of young engineers eager to train to international standards. The UK is home to Nigerian-heritage engineers with the experience to help. EFN is the bridge between them.
We bring engineers, developers, investors and authorities together — so that new methods and technology flow back to Nigeria, and so that engineers here find career and business opportunities there.
EFN at a glance
Rev. 2026- Established
- 2004, London
- Members
- UK-based engineers of Nigerian heritage, and all with an interest in engineering in Nigeria
- Flagship
- Annual international conference on infrastructure and development
- Registration
- UK routes to NSE membership and COREN registration
- Mentoring
- EFN Ambassadors for young people from Black and ethnic minority groups
- Membership
- Student £15 · Associate £30 · Full £75
2004 → 2026 · 22 years of building the bridge
What we do
Everything we do serves one aim: to move engineering in Nigeria forward.
For members, that means a network, knowledge and professional recognition in two countries. For Nigeria, it means expertise, advocacy and a pipeline of young talent.
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Advocacy
We lobby organisations and governments on development and capacity-building initiatives.
Our aims -
Networking
Meet and network with other professionals and share opportunities.
Upcoming events -
Knowledge sharing
Training in best practice and access to state-of-the-art resources.
News & research -
Professional registration
Obtain COREN and NSE membership without leaving the UK.
NSE & COREN routes -
Mentoring
EFN Ambassadors mentor young people from Black and ethnic minority groups and raise awareness of careers in engineering.
Become an ambassador -
Trade missions
Visits to iconic projects worldwide and introductions to providers of cutting-edge engineering technology.
Past site visits
Professional registration
Qualify to practise in Nigeria — without leaving the UK.
EFN runs the UK route to membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and registration with COREN, the body that regulates engineering practice in Nigeria.
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Start
Join EFN
Become a student, associate or full member of the Forum.
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12 months
Hold 12 months’ membership
A year of paid-up membership qualifies you to apply.
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NSE
NSE membership
Sit the NSE Presidential interview, organised by EFN here in the UK.
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COREN
COREN registration
Register with Nigeria’s engineering regulator at the annual June interview.
Events
Where the profession meets.
Our annual conference, technical site visits and evenings together bring engineers, investors and policymakers into the same room. Members and non-members are welcome.
Our next event will be announced soon. Ask to hear about it first.
Recent events
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Remote Engineering & Tech Jobs
Seminar · Online (Zoom)
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Coming to Work in the UK
Seminar · Online (Zoom)
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Renewable Energy and the Development Prospects for Nigeria
Conference · London
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Tour of Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station
Site visit · Sizewell B
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Solar & Wind Farm Tour — Westmill
Site visit · Westmill Wind Farm & Solar Park
Membership
Join from £15 a year.
Three categories — for students, allied professionals and practising engineers. Apply online and the Membership Secretary will confirm your category.
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Student
£15 per year
For students on engineering and built-environment courses in the UK.
- Mentoring from EFN Ambassadors
- Conferences, seminars and site visits
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Associate
£30 per year
For allied professionals — built environment, finance, business and academia — with an interest in engineering in Nigeria.
- All core member benefits
- Trade missions and industry introductions
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NSE & COREN routes
Full
£75 per year
For practising engineers of Nigerian heritage, or with a demonstrable interest in engineering in Nigeria.
- All core member benefits
- After 12 months: the UK route to NSE membership
Our people
Run by engineers, for engineers.
EFN is run by volunteers from its own membership, through an elected Executive Council.
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Engr Dapo Sulu
President
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Dr Femi Bolaji
Vice President
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Engr Andrew Osinowo
General Secretary
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Engr Patrick Obidoyin
Financial Secretary
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Ola Mustapha
Special Duties Secretary
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Engr Ismail Balogun
Communications Secretary
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Engr Enewan Ebong
Membership Secretary
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Dr Boma Douglas
Immediate Past President
News & research
From the forum.
Research and insight on engineering, energy and development in Nigeria, shared with our members.
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Events
Watch: two EFN careers seminars
Full recordings of our 2024 seminars, on coming to work in the UK and on remote engineering and tech jobs, are now on EFN’s YouTube channel.
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Research
Diaspora and development? Nigerian organisations in London and the transnational politics of belonging
Can London-based Nigerian organisations play the progressive development role expected of them? A study of identity, belonging and national development.
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.