Tamale: New Engineers Inducted into IET Ghana as President Urges Professional Excellence
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Ghana has inducted 35 new members into the profession, with the President of the institution, Engineer Wonder Salami Davor, urging them to uphold professional standards, protect public safety and contribute innovative solutions to the country’s development challenges.
The 35 inductees, made up of 11 professional engineers, 23 engineering technologists and one affiliate, successfully completed the required examinations, interviews and other procedures before being admitted into the institution.
Speaking to the media after the ceremony, Engineer Wonder Salami Davor said engineers could not practise in Ghana without obtaining the necessary professional licensing, making the induction an important step towards professional practice.
He urged the newly inducted members to work with integrity and diligence, stressing that their professional responsibilities should always be guided by public interest and safety.
Engineer Davor also encouraged them to embrace innovation in addressing challenges confronting the country. He explained that innovation did not necessarily mean creating entirely new systems, but could involve improving existing infrastructure and solutions to make them safer, more efficient and effective.
The Northern Sector Chairman of IET Ghana, Engineer Abdullah Adam, disclosed that 38 candidates initially underwent the assessment process, which included examinations and interviews, but only 35 successfully qualified for induction.
He advised the new members to apply their knowledge and expertise responsibly and to keep the development and prosperity of Ghana at the centre of their professional practice.
The guest speaker and Vice Dean of the School of Engineering at the University for Development Studies, Ing. Dr. Enoch Asuako Lawson, called on government and private organisations to give local engineers greater opportunities to participate in major development projects.
He said local engineers should not be restricted to minor assignments while major projects are handed to foreign companies, urging organisations to provide local professionals with competitive opportunities to demonstrate their expertise.
Ing. Dr. Lawson further encouraged the newly inducted engineers to serve as ambassadors of the profession, continuously upgrade their knowledge and develop practical solutions to the challenges facing the country.
Speaking on behalf of the Council of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, Engineer Dr. Abdul Shakud Iddrisu reminded the inductees that receiving their certificates marked the beginning, rather than the end, of their professional journey.
He urged them to actively support the institution, contribute to its growth and uphold the values and standards of the engineering profession.
One of the inductees, Engineer George Sulemanna Rafiw, described the induction process as a valuable learning experience that equipped him with knowledge and skills to manage professional challenges while maintaining quality and high standards.
He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to become a member of the institution, saying the membership would contribute significantly to his professional development and career.
The ceremony, held at Tamale Technical University on Saturday, October 3, brought together families of the inductees, leaders of IET Ghana and experienced engineers from across the region.
Source: Northwebonline.com
