The Engineering Council has warned engineers and other practitioners that operating without a valid professional licence is illegal and could attract a prison sentence of up to two years.
The Council says being inducted into the Institution of Engineering and Technology, does not automatically make one a practising engineer, as professionals are required to obtain a licence from the Engineering Council before they can legally practise.
UNLICENSED ENGINEERING PRACTICE
The induction may mark the beginning of a professional journey, but according to the Engineering Council, it does not by itself confer the right to practice engineering.
The Registrar of the Engineering Council ING Isaac Bedu, says newly inducted members of the Institution of Engineering and Technology must first have their details submitted to the Council for vetting before they are issued professional licenses and unique registration numbers.
He says the law is clear on one critical issue — practicing without a license is illegal.
On his part, the President of the Institution of Engineering Technology Ghana, Engr. Wonder Davor challenged the profession to look beyond immediate transportation solutions and begin planning for the needs of future generations.
The induction of 132 members was on the theme; Engineering Ghana’s future: Innovation, integrity and sustainable development.
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