The Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghana (IET-GH) has inducted 65 new professional engineers into its ranks, charging them to uphold integrity and prioritise societal well-being.
The maiden induction ceremony, which took place in Wa on Saturday, December 13, 2025, was themed “Engineering Excellence for a Changing World,” highlighting the critical role engineers play in solving everyday challenges and improving the livelihoods of citizens.
The President of the IET-GH, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, emphasised that engineering is a powerful instrument for improving human life, providing solutions to challenges such as access to clean water, safer roads, and sustainable energy.
He stressed the importance of using technology responsibly to protect the environment, citing the threat of environmental degradation and illegal mining.
“Environmental degradation, particularly through illegal mining (galamsey), has become one of the greatest threats to our water bodies, forests, and the health of our citizens. We must champion the appropriate use of technology to stop environmental destruction, ” Engr. Boateng passionately stated.
Engineer Boateng again called on universities to modernise engineering education, emphasising practical skills, industry partnership, and research-driven innovation.
“Universities must ensure mandatory industrial attachments with real engineering exposure, laboratories equipped with modern tools, mentorship from practising engineers, and curricula aligned with the needs of today’s job market,” he stated.
Engineer Daniel Awortwe, area manager of VRA/NEDCO, Upper West, while delivering his keynote address, admonished them on standards and code of conduct as their guide to excellence.
“…never forget that engineering ethics is your compass. Standards exist not to restrict you but to protect the integrity of the profession,” he cautioned.
He encouraged the young engineers to cultivate the same three habits, including asking the why, how, and what if questions, as curiosity turns ordinary engineers into problem solvers.
Again, technical discipline is the second habit, as he said, excellence in engineering is impossible without precision in basics, and last of the habits is Ethical courage.
He charged them to speak up when it matters and choose integrity over approval.
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