General News of Friday, 11 May 2018Source: Myjoyonline.comGhanaian Engineers push government to pass regulatory LISome engineers working at a building siteThe Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) has called on the government to expedite action on the passing of a Legislative Instrument, the Engineering Council Act, Act (819), to regulate engineering practice in the country. He said engineering has been and continues to be the backbone for development and progress of any country. He emphasised the need for a proper regulatory framework for engineering practice since no nation can develop without a strong indigenous engineering sector. A robust and functioning infrastructural network is of utmost importance to sustain and foster positive economic developments," he said. Other speakers at the symposium included Dr David Dodoo-Arhin, University of Ghana; Dr Moses Kiliswa, University of Kwazulu Natal South Africa; Dr Efe Ikponmwosa, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Source: GhanaWeb May 11, 2018 02:37 UTC