According to him, some infrastructure projects, particularly roads, fail prematurely because engineers sometimes compromise professional ethics. Professor Kumi Boateng also stressed the importance of applying proper engineering standards in the design and implementation of projects. Professor Kumi Boateng also urged educators and parents to remove the perception that mathematics is only for exceptionally intelligent students, noting that such beliefs discourage many young people from pursuing careers in science and engineering. Professor Kumi Boateng emphasised that engineers remain central to national development, explaining that modern infrastructure and essential services depend on the profession. According to him, engineers remain central to global development and technological advancement, adding that modern society cannot function without engineering.

Source: GhanaWeb March 09, 2026 15:35 UTC