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Engineering Forum of Nigerians (UK) · Est. 2004

A UK-based professional forum dedicated to promoting and influencing engineering development in Nigeria

Since 2004, EFN has been the professional hub for UK-based engineers of Nigerian heritage and allied professionals, promoting knowledge exchange and contributing to the development of vital sectors in Nigeria.

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Abuja

London to Abuja: 4,768 kilometres. EFN connects the two.
A large group of EFN members and guests pose together at an EFN workshop.
A speaker in a dark suit presents from a laptop at a wooden lectern.
A panel of engineers takes questions beside an EFN banner at the Annual Spring Event.

Participants at EFN events in the UK.

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Working with Nigeria's engineering institutions and industry

  • Nigerian Society of Engineers
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
  • Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company (Nigeria) Ltd
  • Winchester Farms
  • Kiskirine Events
  • Kaidy Engineering
  • Balbus (UK) Limited

Why EFN

EFN promotes the development and mentoring of young people from the Black and ethnic minority groups in the UK, and in Nigeria who have an interest in a wide variety of engineering fields.

We hold several events, networking activities, recruitment seminars, and exhibitions which provide an excellent platform to promote job creation, capacity building, and to offer strategic advice on policies to attract foreign investment into Nigeria.

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

What we do

We are committed to engineering a stronger future for Nigeria’s society, economy and people.

EFN welcomes all professionals supporting Nigeria’s development, particularly contributors to engineering innovation and AI-driven technologies.

  • 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.

  1. Start

    Join EFN

    Become a student, associate or full member of the Forum.

  2. 12 months

    Hold 12 months’ membership

    A year of paid-up membership qualifies you to apply.

  3. NSE

    NSE membership

    Sit the NSE Presidential interview, organised by EFN here in the UK.

  4. COREN

    COREN registration

    Register with Nigeria’s engineering regulator at the annual June interview.

How NSE registration works How COREN registration works Not a member yet? Apply now

Events

Knowledge sharing and continuous professional development

Our flagship programme for higher education engineering students is the Higher Education Engineering Programme (HEEP). It complements the formal learning they receive through our Knowledge Sharing Seminars, mentoring support, education and career guidance, and external supervision support for final year projects.

Guests listen to a panel beside an EFN banner at the 11th Annual Spring Event in London.
Fig. 2 — The audience at EFN’s 11th Annual Spring Event, London, June 2014.

Our next event will be announced soon. Ask to hear about it first.

Recent events

  1. Remote Engineering & Tech Jobs

    Seminar · Online (Zoom)

  2. Coming to Work in the UK

    Seminar · Online (Zoom)

  3. Renewable Energy and the Development Prospects for Nigeria

    Conference · London

  4. Tour of Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station

    Site visit · Sizewell B

  5. Solar & Wind Farm Tour — Westmill

    Site visit · Westmill Wind Farm & Solar Park

See all events

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
    Apply as a student member

  • 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
    Apply as an associate member
  • 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
    • Route to NSE membership
    Apply as a full member

Our people

An inclusive body of engineering and allied professions

EFN is run by volunteers from its own membership, through an elected Executive Council.

Meet the Executive Council
  • Portrait of Engr Dapo Sulu, President

    Engr Dapo Sulu

    President

  • Portrait of Dr Femi Bolaji, Vice President

    Dr Femi Bolaji

    Vice President

  • Engr Adeyemi Adesanya

    General Secretary

  • Engr Adedeji Salako

    Financial Secretary

  • Portrait of Ola Mustapha, Special Duties Secretary

    Ola Mustapha

    Special Duties Secretary

  • Portrait of Engr Ismail Balogun, Communications Secretary

    Engr Ismail Balogun

    Communications Secretary

  • Portrait of Engr Enewan Ebong, Membership Secretary

    Engr Enewan Ebong

    Membership Secretary

  • Portrait of Dr Boma Douglas, Immediate Past President

    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.

All news & research

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.

  • Engineers & students

    Become a member

    Join a network of UK-based engineers, and open your route to NSE and COREN registration.

    Join EFN

  • Organisations

    Partner with EFN

    Sponsor a conference, host a site visit or bring your expertise to our members.

    Partner with us

  • Supporters

    Support our work

    Help fund mentoring for young engineers and knowledge-sharing between the UK and Nigeria.

    Support EFN