The President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, has urged newly inducted engineers to uphold integrity and excellence as the foundation of their professional lives.
Addressing the induction ceremony of over 200 new engineering practitioners, Engr. Boateng said the future of Ghana rests not only on technical skill but also on the moral compass of its engineers.
“Today, we are not only celebrating your entry into the noble family of engineering—we are also reflecting on the sacred values that must guide us: integrity and excellence,” he told the audience of professionals, families, and dignitaries.
He reminded the inductees that engineering is about people and their lives, not just machines and equations. “Every bridge built, every system designed, every cable laid down—they all shape the future of real human beings,” he stressed.
Speaking on the theme, “Professional Integrity and Excellence: The Hallmark of the Modern Engineering Professional,” Engr. Boateng cautioned against wastage, negligence, and professional misconduct, citing national losses and abandoned projects.
He referenced President Mahama’s recent revelation that the Electricity Company of Ghana loses about 42% of its power, partly due to illegal bypasses and theft — acts sometimes enabled by engineers.
He also highlighted environmental challenges, including the shutdown of water treatment plants caused by upstream pollution, and lamented the injustice of regions like the Volta bearing the cost of others’ recklessness.
“Why should millions suffer for the greed of a few?” he asked. “How is it just?”
The IET-GH President further condemned the phenomenon of abandoned infrastructure projects — schools, hospitals, and factories paid for but left to rot — describing them as “silent monuments of waste.”
Despite the sobering realities, Engr. Boateng challenged the inductees to rise above corruption and negligence.
“Distinguished inductees, let this be your call to action. Do not sell your integrity for any price. Be the ones who change the story. Let your name and your work be synonymous with quality, honesty, and service to humanity,” he urged.
He concluded with a reminder that Ghana needs engineers of conscience — professionals who design with integrity, build with excellence, and serve with patriotism.
As the ceremony ended, the new engineers rose to take their oath, carrying his words as a solemn charge for the journey ahead.
Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa
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