The President of Gyam Institute of Technology and Industrialisation (GiTi), Engr. Surv. Dr. Dr. Ebenezer Ankomah Gyamera, has challenged newly trained surveying and project management professionals to place integrity, accuracy and sustainability at the centre of their work, stressing that the quality of Ghana’s development depends not only on completed projects but also on the value they deliver to people and communities.
Speaking at the Institute’s fourth graduation ceremony on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Kohene Institute of Technology in Nsawam, Dr Gyamera said professional education must go beyond the acquisition of certificates to equip graduates with practical skills to solve real problems and contribute to national development.
He noted that surveying and mapping play a critical role in land administration, infrastructure development, urban planning and environmental management, warning that inaccurate measurements and reports could affect property rights, investments and people's livelihoods.
He therefore urged graduates in Land Surveying and Mapping to treat accuracy as a professional responsibility, while embracing modern tools such as Geographic Information Systems, satellite positioning, drone mapping and remote sensing.
On project management, Dr Gyamera said effective management of scope, time, cost, quality, risks and stakeholders was essential to reducing delays, improving accountability and ensuring that resources deliver their intended benefits.
He, however, cautioned that national development should not be judged solely by the number of projects completed.
According to him, the environmental impact, safety, accessibility, maintenance, community needs and long-term value of projects must also inform professional decisions.
“A road, for example, must serve people safely and reliably beyond its opening day,” he said, urging professionals to respect land rights, communities and future generations in their work.
Dr Gyamera also raised concerns about the importance of professional ethics, urging graduates to remain truthful, diligent, accurate and accountable, document their work and avoid conflicts of interest.
He reminded them that while certificates may open doors, character, performance and continuous learning would sustain their professional careers.
Beyond the responsibility placed on graduates, the GiTi President called on government agencies, industry players, professional bodies and development partners to support internships, workplace attachments, mentorship and other opportunities that would help graduates gain practical experience.
He said stronger collaboration between training institutions and industry was necessary to create pathways from education to professional competence and employment.
The appeal highlights an important challenge facing technical and professional education: qualifications must translate into practical competence and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Dr Gyamera reaffirmed GiTi’s commitment to practical, relevant and industry-responsive education, adding that the Institute would continue to strengthen its training, embrace appropriate technology and build partnerships that connect learning with workplace needs.
The ceremony was held under the theme, “Empowering the Next Generation of Surveying and Project Management Professionals for Sustainable National Development.”
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