The Institution of Engineers and Technicians Ghana has inducted 165 members, leaving them with the message to ingrain excellence.
The inductees comprise 160 males, with the rest five being female, ready to uphold the tenets of the IET.
During the induction ceremony held on Friday, the group’s president, Henry Boateng, enjoined IET members to maintain their commitment to excellence in the performance of their responsibilities. He also advised the new members to stay adaptable and be open to change.
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Importance of admitting new members
Mr. Boateng remarked that the incorporation of new members brought about novel viewpoints and made it possible for the organisation to maintain its position at the front of progress. This was accomplished by welcoming innovation and providing members with increased agency.
According to him, the contributions of the members established a solid basis for groundbreaking discoveries and life-changing projects that benefited society as a whole.
“As engineers, we recognise that ethical behaviour and professional integrity are the most important aspects of our ideals. Because of this, we carry a significant obligation towards society. Let us take this opportunity to not only welcome them but also emphasise the significance of sustaining these basic values throughout the course of their careers. Together, we are able to make certain that the gains we make are propelled by compression, duty, and a dedication to the greater good, as he stated.
Opportunities at the Institution of Engineers and Technicians
Mr. Boateng stated that the Institution of Engineers and Technologists (IET), Ghana, provides its members with opportunities for both personal and professional development and that the institution fosters an environment that supports ongoing education through the hosting of workshops, seminars, conferences, and research projects.
As a result, he admonished the new members to take the possibilities to broaden their perspectives and make the most of the resources that were made available to them.
“As we induct you into the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana, you must also make an effort to instil in others a sense of duty and belonging to the institution. Let us collaborate to establish a setting that allows people to feel valued, respected, and inspired to contribute to the fullest of their potential. “We will not only be able to strengthen our institution by cultivating a culture of companionship and support, but we will also be able to inspire the next generation of engineering practitioners,” he stated.
Leveraging the IET’s network
Mr. Boateng stated that one of the greatest strengths of the engineering fraternity lay in the diversity of its members, as the institution comprised engineering practitioners from a variety of disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences, and that “embracing this diversity, we create an enabling environment to solve engineering issues that confront us as a nation and break new grounds for innovativeness.” Mr. Boateng said that “embracing this diversity, we create an enabling environment to solve engineering issues that confront us as a nation and break new grounds for innovativeness.” The addition of new members, who bring both new ideas and renewed vigour to our overall aim, is an essential component in achieving this goal.
He underlined the significance of working together, having mentors, and being coached, and he stated that it was the responsibility of the existing members to lend a helping hand to the newcomers by mentoring them, sharing their experience, and cultivating an environment that was welcoming and supported success.
Dr. Kwame Boakye, the Chairman of the Engineering Council of Ghana, stated that it was necessary for members to construct a robust engineering community.
He stated that there is not a single country on the face of the globe that has advanced without the assistance of engineering, and that “we should always keep this in mind.”
He stated that Ghana and, for that matter, all of Africa, were not going anywhere without engineering, and he stated that “if we want to be part of the future, we need to nurture engineering as a people.”