At a time when Ghana stands at the crossroads of technological transformation and national redevelopment, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), convened for its Annual General Meeting and induction of new engineering professionals.
Held under the theme “Engineering Excellence for a Changing World,” the event brought together engineers, industry leaders, and stakeholders committed to advancing the profession.
Delivering the welcome address, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, President of IET-Ghana, celebrated the achievements of the newly inducted professionals, describing the occasion as a collective triumph for a profession grounded in integrity, competence, and service.
But beyond the celebration, Engr. Boateng confronted the realities of a rapidly transforming world—technologically, environmentally, socially, and economically. He emphasized that engineers remain the silent architects of national development, central to every major progress agenda.
Highlighting the connection between engineering and the government’s reset agenda, he noted the profession’s vital role in advancing economic stability, infrastructure rehabilitation, digitalization, energy expansion, and sustainable development. “Ghana’s development vision simply cannot materialize without competent engineering professionals at the forefront,” he stressed.
Engr. Boateng also addressed the quality of engineering education in Ghana, raising concerns about outdated laboratories, overcrowded workshops, and programmes that prioritize revenue over training. He argued that engineering excellence cannot grow from weak academic foundations. Universities, he said, must become centres of rigorous, hands-on, industry-oriented learning where theory meets practice, ensuring students graduate fully prepared to uphold safety and innovation.
Recognizing the crucial role of craft workers, technicians, and technologists, he described them as the backbone of the profession and called for structured career pathways that offer growth, certification, and recognition.
Turning to the inductees, Engr. Boateng reminded them of the immense responsibility they now carry. He emphasized that engineering is anchored in public trust, safety, and ethical standards. As Ghana embraces new technological trends—from digitalization to sustainability—engineers must continually learn, innovate, and lead. “Excellence is not an event,” he told them. “It is a discipline.”
In conclusion, Engr. Boateng urged all members of IET-Ghana to renew their commitment to advancing engineering excellence in a changing world. “With dedication to competence and an uncompromising respect for engineering standards,” he said, “we will not only adapt to the changing world—we will shape it.”
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