The Ghana Institution of Engineering has inducted 194 professional engineers at its 48th Induction Ceremony in Accra, reinforcing Ghana’s technical capacity while calling for strengthened regulatory enforcement and higher standards in infrastructure delivery.
Held in two sessions at the Engineering Centre, Roman Ridge in Accra, the ceremony saw 103 engineers inducted in the morning and 91 in the afternoon, marking a significant addition to the country’s pool of certified engineering professionals.
Delivering the keynote address, GhIE President, Ing Ludwig Annang Hesse underscored the critical role of engineering in national development, while drawing attention to systemic challenges in the built environment. He expressed condolences to families affected by the recent building collapse at Accra New Town, describing the incident as avoidable and indicative of deeper institutional and regulatory gaps.
“The collapse once again exposes our collective failure to enforce regulations and uphold standards,” he noted, emphasizing the need for stronger oversight, adherence to due process, and accountability across the construction value chain.
He called for targeted national interventions, including structural integrity assessments of abandoned buildings older than 10 years and aging infrastructure exceeding 50 years without major renovation. Such measures, he stressed, are essential to safeguarding lives, protecting investments, and restoring public confidence in infrastructure systems.
The induction also highlighted the importance of merit-based professional certification in strengthening sector performance. According to the Chairman of the Membership Committee, Ing Dr. Michael Ankamah Bekoe, 188 candidates qualified through the Institution’s professional examinations, while four were admitted through a confirmation hearing route in recognition of distinguished professional experience. Two additional candidates from previous cohorts brought the total number inducted to 194.
The cohort reflects a broad mix of engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, agricultural, marine, chemical, mining, electrical, and electronic engineering demonstrating the diversity of skills required to support Ghana’s evolving development needs.
In remarks focused on professional growth and institutional engagement, the Executive Director of GhIE, Inf Dr. Enyonam Kpekpena, encouraged the newly inducted engineers to actively participate in the Institution’s programmes and continuous professional development initiatives.
In remarks focused on professional growth and institutional engagement, the Executive Director of GhIE, Inf Dr. Enyonam Kpekpena, encouraged the newly inducted engineers to actively participate in the Institution’s programmes and continuous professional development initiatives.
She emphasized that sustained learning, collaboration, and adherence to ethical standards are critical to maintaining professional excellence and delivering impact at scale. She further described GhIE as a “professional home” for engineers, offering a platform for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and career advancement.
The ceremony reaffirmed GhIE’s commitment to building a resilient and competent engineering workforce capable of supporting Ghana’s infrastructure agenda. It also highlighted the Institution’s broader role in promoting accountability, strengthening systems, and advancing sustainable development outcomes through engineering excellence.
