The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has charged the newly inaugurated Technical Committees of the Engineering Council to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety and integrity in engineering practice across the country.

Speaking on his behalf at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management and Development, Ebenezer Sam, highlighted the strategic importance of the committees, stressing that their work is central to protecting public safety and maximizing returns on infrastructure investments, in line with the Engineering Council Act 819.

The minister cautioned that government expects the Council to clamp down on the use of substandard materials, the activities of unlicensed practitioners and firms, as well as poor supervision of engineering works.

“The proliferation of engineering failures, from building collapses to water system breakdowns, is a stain on Ghana’s development effort. It erodes public trust and wastes scarce resources,” he stated.

Adjei further urged the committees to collaborate closely with the Council’s Board and other stakeholders in the Built Environment sector to address persistent challenges confronting the profession.

On his part, the Registrar of the Council, Ing Isaac Bedu, described the inauguration of the Technical Committees as a major operational milestone, noting that the move will enhance the Council’s ability to effectively deliver on its regulatory mandate.

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

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