The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), over the weekend bade a final farewell to its late Executive Director, Engr. Seth Ayim, who was laid to rest at Edwenase in the Ashanti Region.
The burial service, marked by solemnity and deep reflection, drew a significant gathering of professionals, colleagues and well-wishers from across the country.
The ceremony brought together leading figures within Ghana’s engineering and built environment space, highlighting the profound impact Engr. Ayim had on the profession. Among those present were the Board Chairman of the Engineering Council, Ing. Dr. Sitsope David Addo, and the Registrar of the Council, Ing. Isaac Bedu.
Also in attendance was the President of IET-GH, Engr. Wonder Davor, accompanied by members of the Council, staff and other members of the institution who came to honour the memory of their late Executive Director.
Clergy, family and friends joined the professional community in paying their last respects, with Rev. Emmanuel Cherry among those present.
Representatives from key industry bodies, including the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry, were also in attendance, demonstrating the wide-reaching influence of Engr. Ayim’s work within the sector.
The event further saw the presence of Samuel Amegayibor, Director of GRADA, alongside delegates from several professional institutions such as the Ghana Institution of Surveyors, the Ghana Institution of Engineering and the Ghana Institute of Architects, among others. Their presence underscored the unity and shared sense of loss across Ghana’s technical and professional landscape.
Throughout the ceremony, tributes highlighted Engr. Ayim’s dedication, leadership and commitment to advancing engineering practice in Ghana. His tenure as Executive Director of IET-GH was characterised by service, integrity and a passion for strengthening the institution and its role in national development.
As he was laid to rest, the gathering stood in quiet remembrance, honouring a man whose contributions will continue to resonate within the engineering community and beyond. His legacy remains firmly embedded in the institutions he served and the many lives he touched throughout his career.
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