Peter Awunde
@peterawunde
Engineering regulation and infrastructure leader with 20+ years’ STEM expertise.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a highly accomplished Electrical/Electronic Engineer and engineering leader with over 20 years of progressive impact across engineering regulation, infrastructure management, ICT, education, and international accreditation. I’m currently serving as Regional Head for South-Eastern States at the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), providing strategic oversight across five states.
I enforce national engineering standards across the construction and infrastructure industries, managing engineering monitoring programs at a regional scale. I lead office operations, develop staff targets, coordinate inspections, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance quality and efficiency of service delivery.
I bring a unique teaching-and-technology edge: I’m TEFL certified with proven classroom experience in STEM subjects, and I’m also pursuing a PhD in Power System Engineering. With my education and training in governance, accreditation, and outcome-based education, I bridge rigorous engineering practice with pedagogical expertise.
I’ve also led project execution and facilities management, handled ICT infrastructure, and contributed to professional development and accreditation work—leading accreditation of 20+ Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Equipped with Google Data Analytics and AI mastery tools, I focus on data-driven decision-making, compliance, and future-ready leadership grounded in risk awareness and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Head, South-Eastern States
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Provided strategic leadership and management for engineering regulation across five states, enforcing national engineering standards through inspections and monitoring programs. Implemented office management and data-driven service delivery improvements.
State Officer, Kaduna
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Supervised engineering infrastructure inspections and compliance audits in Kaduna State. Coordinated state-level engineering activities and used analytical reporting to monitor staff performance.
Head, Project & Facilities Unit
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Managed end-to-end project execution, including planning, scheduling, and delivery, for facilities and infrastructure needs. Ensured preventive/corrective maintenance, asset lifecycle management, vendor coordination, HS&E compliance, and budget/reporting control.
Verification Officer (ERM)
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Verified professional engineering certificates and credentials to support COREN registration processes. Conducted accreditation status searches for foreign universities and recommended qualifying applicants for registration.
Head, Professional Development
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Coordinated national training workshops, accreditation programs, and engineering capacity-building initiatives. Served as General Secretary for CODET and COMPODET and engaged in engineering education policy at the national level.
Head, Information Technology
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Jan 2008 - Jan 2017 (9 years)
Managed COREN’s ICT infrastructure for nearly a decade, including LAN/WAN deployment, network security, and website administration. Oversaw hardware/software maintenance and coordinated ICT-enabled meetings and events.
Teacher & System Engineer
Cherryfield College
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)
Delivered Mathematics, Computer Science, and ICT lessons to secondary school students. Maintained the college’s technology infrastructure alongside classroom responsibilities.
Network Engineer
Naccovad Communication
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)
Designed, deployed, and maintained telecommunications network infrastructure for commercial clients. Supported ongoing network operations through maintenance and updates.
Information Officer
Ziklagsis Networks Limited
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year)
Managed information systems and communication services for corporate clients. Coordinated service delivery related to organizational information and communications needs.
Teacher (NYSC)
ITELE High School
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Completed National Youth Service Corps as a secondary school teacher. Established the pedagogical foundation for a career bridging education and engineering.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nile University of Nigeria
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Power System Engineering
PhD in Power System Engineering (in progress) at Nile University of Nigeria.
Nile University of Nigeria
Master of Engineering, Power Engineering
2021 - 2023
M.Eng in Power Engineering at Nile University of Nigeria from 2021 to 2023.
University of Abuja
Postgraduate Diploma, Electrical/Electronics Engineering
2017 - 2019
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering at the University of Abuja from 2017 to 2019.
Uthman Danfodiyo University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Education
2007 - 2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at Uthman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 2007 to 2008.
University of Agriculture Makurdi
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering
1996 - 2002
B.Eng in Electrical/Electronics Engineering at the University of Agriculture Makurdi from 1996 to 2002.
Teacher Record Authority
TEFL Professional Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
2024 -
TEFL Professional Certificate (Teacher Record Authority) completed in 2024.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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