They showcased inventions in telecommunications engineering, drone technology, computer engineering among others. Prof. Afoakwa said that as a technology oriented institution, a lot of emphasis is placed on the training of engineers as well as ICT specialists and the Council and Management are in support of all the programmes and activities of the Faculty of Engineering. Therefore, they are determined to provide every resource and facility the faculty will need to ensure that it is able to run its programmes well. They said further that technology affords us the opportunity to be able to gather data concerning climate change, analyze it and use it to improve our lives. There are drones that are used to gather aerial data and transmit to a data analysis centre in real time for processing, they added. The panelists also had their take on how engineering innovation can help solve climate change challenges.

• The five-member committee is chaired by Mr. Ransford Agyei, the former Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency.
• World Engineering Day which is observed on 4th March every year is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of engineers worldwide.
• We want to develop the human capital base of the nation that can help us move Ghana onto a more developed stage”, the VC said.
• It is a day to recognize the crucial role that engineering plays in advancing society and promoting sustainable development.
• The Engineering Students Association (ESA) of GCTU in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering put together a two-part programme made up of a panel discussion and an exhibition of engineering innovations by students, to celebrate the day.

They did admit though, that some natural and cultural dynamics may account for the low involvement of the female gender in engineering. They cited factors such as the monthly cycle of women and its attended complications such as mood swings and pregnancies among others. They believe it would take a certain level of curiosity and determination on the part of the individual to want to break free from those challenges and make it to the top. Dr. Osae, who, after expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to be part of such an auspicious occasion, officially swore-in the new Audit Committee members with the administration of the oath of office and the oath of secrecy.

This year’s World Engineering Day was on Friday 3rd March, marked by the Engineering Students Association of GCTU and the Faculty of Engineering with a call on Engineers to not only focus on providing solutions to problems but also being entrepreneurs and turn the solutions into viable enterprises. The occasion was also used to recognize two distinguished personalities who have served the Faculty of Engineering and GCTU in general with distinction. The personalities – Ing. Emmanuel Kyere Frimpong and Ing. Isaac Hanson, were presented with citations.

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They identified our biggest challenge as a people to be our inability to make a lot of use of data. They admitted that though there is a lot of data available, we are either unable to make meaning out of it or use it for decision-making. The five-member committee is chaired by Mr. Ransford Agyei, the former Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency.

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In his brief but concise remarks, Mr. Agyei, stated that it was an honour to be appointed to chair the committee. He underscored that, as a former Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, he was fully aware of the Committee’s responsibilities, which may be akin to a ‘Mini Public Accounts Committee’. He emphasized that, together, the Committee would ensure that all audit recommendations would be effectively implemented and concluded his address by thanking the Director-General and the University Council for granting him the opportunity to serve the nation in such an honourable capacity. The panelists advocated for the direct involvement of private sector in the training of engineering students by establishing labs and workshops on the university campuses. To breach this gap therefore, they believe that if industry is allowed to invest in the labs of universities it would allow the students to have practical engagements with industry professionals to boost their knowledge and skills and give them hands on experience.

He expressed delight that on a special day like World Engineering Day, the Engineering students and Faculty have been able to bring together all the students to participate in a discussion like this which will shape their future as engineers. World Engineering Day which is observed on 4th March every year is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of engineers worldwide. It is a day to recognize the crucial role that engineering plays in advancing society and aviator predictor promoting sustainable development. The global theme for this year’s celebration is Engineering Innovation for a more Resilient World.

In fulfilling the requirement of section 86 of the Public Financial Management Act 2016, Act 921, by the university, Thursday, 21st October 2021 marked yet another landmark occasion in the annals of GCTU as it commemorated the inauguration of the University’s maiden Audit Committee. You are therefore, being trained for the workforce to be solution bearers for the nation and go out there and address the real problems of our nation”. He commended the efforts of the ESA and the Faculty of Engineering in organizing the programme and restated his commitment to see the faculty flourish.

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He urged engineers not to only create solutions but see how they can create value out of the solutions. The Engineering Students Association (ESA) of GCTU in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering put together a two-part programme made up of a panel discussion and an exhibition of engineering innovations by students, to celebrate the day. The second part of the programme saw the engineering students exhibit their innovations to the amazement of the public.

“We should not only look at ourselves as technical people but people who can also create wealth and employment for the teeming youth”, Prof. Asunka added. The Director-General concluded by reiterating the Internal Audit Agency’s intent to work closely with GCTU and play a part in repositioning it to become a World Class technology-oriented institution of higher learning. “We place a lot of emphasis on our Faculty of Engineering because we want to see it become the best to complement H. We want to develop the human capital base of the nation that can help us move Ghana onto a more developed stage”, the VC said. Sharing their views on the promotion of inclusivity and diversity in the engineering field, the panelists suggested that there appears to be an even playing field for both males and females to get into STEM or engineering.