Engineering Council of Ghana inaugurates technical committees

The Governing Board of the Engineering Council of Ghana has inaugurated six Technical Committees to assist the Council in its operations.

The committees are Disciplinary, Legal and Ethics Committee, the Education and Training Committee, the Finance and Administration Committee, the Licensing and Registration Committee, Public and International Affairs Committee, and the Standards and Professional Practice Committee.

The establishment of the committees is enshrined in the Engineering Council Act, 2011 (Act 819), through which the Council’s regulatory mandate becomes operational and effective.

Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources in an address read on his behalf said the proliferation of engineering failures, from building collapses to water system breakdowns were a stain on Ghana’s development effort.

He called on the committees to work together with the Board to find solutions to the challenges.

He urged the committees to avail their recommendations on evidence and best practices, to be fearless and independent, and show utmost integrity, cautioning: “The credibility of your work is paramount. Any hint of bias or corruption will be dealt with severely.”

Mr Adjei told members of the committees that the public demanded safety and quality and asked them to work closely with the Governing Board to establish their work plans and priorities without delay.

“The Ministry, and indeed the entire nation, is watching and expects to see tangible results such as revised standards, disciplinary decisions, and accreditation frameworks within a reasonable timeframe,” he said.

The Minister admonished them to always remember that their expertise was not a privilege for the profession but a service to the nation.

“You are the vital layer of technical oversight standing between substandard practice and a safe, prosperous Ghana.”

 “As sacrificial as your service on the committees may be, I urge you to begin your work with seriousness, and the urgency it demands. Let your legacy be a measurable improvement in the quality and safety of every engineering project in this country,” Mr Adjei added.

Mr Isaac Bedu, the Registrar of the Engineering Council in a welcoming address said it was through dedicated work of the committees that the Council could execute its mandate to regulate, oversee, and advance the engineering profession in Ghana.

 “The distinguished professionals we inaugurate today have been selected for their exemplary expertise, proven leadership, and unwavering selfless dedication.

“They represent the very best from industry and academia, individuals who have already contributed significantly to the engineering practice in this country,” he explained.

Source: GNA

The post Engineering Council of Ghana inaugurates technical committees appeared first on Ghana Business News.

Read Full Story