Let us not be technological giants but moral dwarfs – CCTU Vice Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor of the Cape Coast Technical University has called on engineers to continuously maintain a balance between technology and morality.

Speaking at the induction ceremony of 75 engineers at the Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghana, Prof Kweku Adutwum Ayim Boakye admonished the inductees to avoid being “technological giants but moral dwarfs”.

He said it is great to have all the technological skills required in the various disciplines of engineering; however, practicing honesty and integrity in the work we do will keep Ghana going.

For his part, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng asked the inductees to be ethical in the performance of their duties as part of strategies for enhancing public confidence and trust in the work of engineers.

The president of the Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghana asked the public to liaise more with the institute in the awarding of contracts, recommendations, and feedback on works supervised by their professionals.

Engr. Boateng also called on successive governments to ensure that engineers are allowed to supervise engineering-related ministries, departments, and agencies.

This, he said, will add enormous value for money to most governmental projects and initiatives.

The Chairperson for Women in Engineering Ghana called on parents and guardians to encourage their female wards who have the desire and interest to pursue engineering programs.

To do so, Engr. Adjoa Gyamera said that the male-dominated industry has lots of opportunities for females and therefore encourages them to enroll in the esteemed profession.

The Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghana inducted 11 professional civil engineers, 42 professional engineering technologists, 12 professional electrical and electronic engineers, 5 professional mechanical engineers, 1 professional chemical engineer, and 3 professional engineering craftsmen.