President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng has charged newly inducted engineering professionals to uphold the highest standards of integrity as they join the ranks of Ghana’s technical workforce.

Addressing a solemn induction ceremony in Accra, Engr. Boateng said engineering must go beyond technical excellence to include ethical responsibility, especially in the face of growing concerns about corruption in procurement and infrastructure delivery.

“This is not just a ceremony of formality,” he said.

“It is a moment of reflection, responsibility, and rededication, not just to your personal advancement, but to the integrity and future of our dear nation.”

He cited worrying examples of waste and inefficiency within public institutions, including electrical materials procured for the Electricity Company of Ghana that have been left unused at the ports, and a persistent overstock of jute sacks at COCOBOD.

According to him, such incidents raise serious questions about accountability and whether professionals are complicit.

“As engineering professionals, we cannot turn a blind eye. Many of us are directly involved in procurement, whether on the side of the public entity or the private vendor. Let me make it abundantly clear — we must not compromise our values for personal gain,” he warned.

Engr. Boateng said Ghana’s future depends on engineers who are guided not only by their training but by a strong moral compass.

He urged the new inductees to let their work and reputation reflect honesty, professionalism and national pride.

“Go out there and prove that engineering with integrity is not just a slogan, it is our identity,” he told them.