Ghana: GhIE Inducts 125 Professional Engineers In Accra

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has inducted 125 Professional Engineers into the Institution at the Engineering Centre, Roman Ridge, Accra.

Of the 125 Professional Engineers inducted, 45 were Civil Engineers; 27 were Mechanical/Agric/Marine Engineers; 24 were Chemical/Mining Engineers; and 29 were Electrical/Electronic Engineers.

Speaking at the induction ceremony, the President of GhIE, Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse, stated that becoming a full member of the Institution grants the right to vote and to be voted for in any of the constitutionally sanctioned positions within the Institution.

He added, “You can also participate fully, with a vote, at all AGMs [Annual General Meetings] of the Institution.”

He continued, “The Institution will also certify to the Engineering Council of Ghana that you have met all the requirements for registration under the Engineering Council Act, 2011 (Act 819), to enable you to receive your license to practice as a Professional Engineer.”

Ing. Hesse further noted that, in order to remain in good standing with the Institution—and for the Institution to forward one’s name for the annual renewal of registration with the Engineering Council—members have the responsibility to: a. Meet the CPD requirements annually, in accordance with the Institution’s CPD guidelines. This includes obtaining annual CPD certification by participating in the Annual Ethics Lecture organized by the Institution (the next edition is slated for 26th October 2026 at the Engineering Centre); b. Complete the Scenario-Based Learning programme offered by GhIE, accessible via the Institution’s website; or c. Undertake other ethics-based activities acceptable to the Institution. These requirements also include payment of the annual subscription fee for the following year by 30th November of the preceding year, in accordance with Article 9.2.2 of the Constitution.

The Board Chairman of the newly constituted Engineering Council, Ing. Dr. David Sitsofe Addo, encouraged the newly inducted engineers to acquire additional training and knowledge in other fields to enrich their engineering practice.

He also advised them to consider venturing into politics, business, and other professions to broaden their impact as engineers.

The Immediate Past President of GhIE, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, also shared words of wisdom with the newly inducted engineers.

The Registrar of the Engineering Council, Ing. Isaac Bedu, explained the provisions of the Engineering Council Act, 2011 (Act 819), to the new engineers and urged them to wait for their licenses from the Council before officially practicing as Professional Engineers.

In attendance at the ceremony were: the President-Elect of GhIE, Ing. Sophia Tijani; the Vice President of GhIE, Ing. Dr. Patrick Bekoe; the Acting Executive Director of GhIE, Ing. Samuel Magnus Asiedu; members of the Engineering Council; Past Presidents of GhIE; Chairpersons of the Technical Divisions of GhIE; family members of inductees; and members of the general public.

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