Engineering with Integrity: A Call to Action for Ghana’s Future
In a powerful speech at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH) induction ceremony, President Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng emphasized the importance of integrity in engineering. He reminded the freshly inducted professionals that their responsibility extends beyond personal achievement to upholding ethics and integrity in their work.
Engr. Boateng highlighted the threat of corruption in Ghana’s development, particularly in procurement. He cited examples of electrical materials left unaccounted for at the port and COCOBOD’s concerns over an overstock of unused jute sacks. He urged the engineers to speak out against corruption and lead by example.
A Profession Built on Integrity
“You are entering a profession that must stand on the pillars of honesty, ethical practice, and moral uprightness,” Engr. Boateng said. “The future of Ghana depends on engineers who live by integrity.”
Engr. Boateng challenged the engineers to hold fast to their moral compass, be guided by integrity, and uphold ethics in their work. He urged them to remember that their profession is not just about building structures, but about rebuilding trust and promoting national integrity.
As the ceremony concluded, the engineers were left with a renewed sense of purpose. Engr. Boateng’s words served as a call to action, reminding them that engineering with integrity is not just a slogan, but their identity. The new generation of engineers rose with a mission to build a nation worthy of their oath, upholding ethics and integrity in their work.
