The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse has reminded newly inducted engineers that by taking the oath of full membership, they are making a solemn pledge to God and country to practice engineering with competence, responsibility, and integrity, placing the wellbeing of society above all else.
According to him, engineering decisions directly affect public safety, national development, and the prudent use of scarce national resources, and must therefore be guided by the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Ing. Hesse made the remarks at the 47th Induction Ceremony of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, held in Accra on December 16, 2025, under the theme: “Engineering Our Future – Do It Well, Do It Right.” in which a total of 183 engineers were inducted into full membership of the Institution.
As part of the ceremony, outstanding inductees were recognised for excellence in their respective disciplines. They included Ing. Clara Mintah Ofosu for Chemical/Mining Engineering; Ing. Godfred Addai for Civil Engineering; Ing. Selorm Kwame Tsikata for Electrical/Electronic Engineering; and Ing. James Afful for Mechanical Engineering.
Addressing broader national concerns, the GhIE President urged Government to ensure that its reset agenda for infrastructure and related service delivery strictly follows due process, as outlined in the Public Financial Management (Public Investment Management) Regulations, 2020 (LI 2411).
He emphasised that infrastructure projects must strictly follow the full lifecycle from pre-feasibility and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance, warning that cutting corners at any stage inevitably leads to cost overruns, substandard outcomes, and abandoned projects.
Ing. Hesse called on the Ministry of Finance to provide project preparation funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable them to conduct proper feasibility studies to justify proposed investments.
He stressed that only projects that have successfully passed the feasibility threshold should be included in the Public Investment Plan, noting that feasibility must remain a non-negotiable requirement for public investments. “No public investment project should be admitted into the Public Investment Plan unless it has successfully passed the feasibility threshold.”
He further emphasised the need for adequate time and budget for preliminary designs to clearly define project scope, costs, and technical requirements, particularly for design-and-build contracts. Where projects are based on an employer’s design, he said sufficient time must be allowed for detailed designs and accurate costing.
The Chairperson of the GhIE Membership Committee, Ing. Dr. Michael Ankamah Bekoe, advised the inductees to commit themselves to continuous professional development and lifelong learning, and to remain active and engaged members of the Institution by contributing their expertise to its committees and activities.
He cautioned them against undertaking engineering work for which they are not competent or qualified and urged them to use the engineering stamp responsibly. “Above all,” he said, “bear the title ‘Ing.’ with pride, dignity, humility, and a strong sense of professional responsibility.”
The Executive Director of GhIE, Ing. Dr. Enyonam Kpekpena, the Immediate Past President, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, and the President-elect, Ing. Sophia Abena Tijani, collectively urged the newly inducted engineers to prioritize public safety, sustainability, and ethical practice in all their work.
They also encouraged them to actively engage in the Institution’s activities, including participation in its Branches, Technical Divisions, Committees, and programmes, emphasizing that active involvement is key to shaping the future of engineering in Ghana.
“The Institution looks forward to your active participation, your innovative ideas, and the impact you will make in your respective fields,” she said. “May you carry the title ‘Ing.’ with pride and a lifelong commitment to excellence. Congratulations, and I wish you a fulfilling and distinguished professional journey.”