The Deputy Minister of Works and Housing, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has underscored the importance of engineering to national development, committing government's willingness to invest in the sector. "Engineering is the backbone of national development, serving as the engine that drives innovation, infrastructure, and economic growth," he stated.
Dr Armah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, said this at the second edition of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)'s Breakfast Meeting organised by the Engineering Council in Accra on Tuesday.
The meeting, on the theme "Engineering excellence for national development: A collective responsibility," brought together CEOs and engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen relationships, and educate stakeholders on the regulatory framework, standards, and expectations to ensure compliance.
According to Dr Armah, the world's most developed nations had thrived on the strength of their engineering capabilities and Ghana must take cue to accelerate its development. "As we work towards Ghana's prosperity, we must prioritise and invest in engineering excellence," he said.