Works and Housing Minister to grace IET-Ghana’s 40th AGM and induction ceremony

The Minister of Works and Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, is expected to grace the 40th Annual General Conference (AGA) and Induction Ceremony of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), as the professional body marks four decades of contribution to Ghana’s engineering sector.

The landmark event, scheduled for November 19 and 20, 2026, in Accra, will bring together engineering professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders to deliberate on the role of engineering, innovation and technology in advancing Ghana’s national development agenda.

Mr. Ibrahim, who will attend as Guest of Honour, is expected to deliver the keynote address, highlighting the importance of engineering expertise in addressing the country’s infrastructure, housing and water resource development needs.

His participation is expected to underscore government’s recognition of the critical role engineering professionals play in driving infrastructure expansion, improving housing delivery, strengthening water security and promoting sustainable national development.

He will be joined by the Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency in the Oti Region, Engr. Mr. Yao Gomado, who will attend as a special guest.

The 40th AGM and Induction Ceremony will be held under the theme “Engineering Excellence for Sustainable National Development: Innovation, Technology, and Professional Responsibility.”

The theme is expected to focus attention on the need for engineering professionals to embrace innovation, technological advancement, and ethical standards in delivering solutions to Ghana’s development challenges.

This marks an important milestone in the history of IET-GH, reflecting four decades of commitment to developing a competent, ethical, and innovative engineering workforce.

Over the years, the institution has played a significant role in promoting engineering professionalism and providing a platform for practitioners to contribute their expertise to national development.

The 40th anniversary celebration is therefore expected to offer an opportunity for members to reflect on the institution’s achievements, assess challenges within the engineering profession, and explore new opportunities for growth and innovation.

A major highlight of the celebration will be the induction of newly qualified engineering professionals into the institution.

The ceremony is expected to formally welcome the new members into the professional body while reinforcing the importance of professional responsibility, ethical conduct, and excellence in engineering practice.

The induction also forms part of the institution’s broader commitment to strengthening the engineering profession and preparing a new generation of professionals to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.

Activities for the 40th AGM and Induction Ceremony will commence with a press briefing on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the IET-GH Secretariat in Adabraka, Accra.

The main Annual General Meeting and Induction Ceremony will follow from Thursday, November 19, to Friday, November 20, 2026.

Proceedings on both days are scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Auditorium, West Ridge, Accra.