UMaT launches IET-GH student chapter with a call to engineer a better future - Institution of Engineering and Technology Ghana

IET-GH Inaugurates UMaT Student Chapter: A Bold Step Toward Ethical and Sustainable Engineering

Date: July 11, 2025
Location: University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa
Theme: “Engineering the Future – Youth, Innovation, and Excellence”

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH) has officially inaugurated its Student Chapter at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), marking a significant milestone in its mission to nurture ethical, innovative, and community-focused engineering leaders.

The event brought together a dynamic mix of academia, industry experts, and enthusiastic students, all aligned in one purpose: building a better Ghana through responsible engineering.

Delivering the keynote address, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, President of IET-GH, issued a compelling call to action:

“Engineering must evolve beyond machines and infrastructure. It must focus on people, purpose, and, above all, the preservation of our future.”

Engr. Boateng emphasized the urgent environmental challenges facing the nation—from polluted water bodies to deforestation and contamination of food crops—referencing research from Atiwa East confirming heavy metals in local produce.

He called on students to be more than just engineers—to become guardians of national progress, innovation, and integrity.

Distinguished Guests

• Engr. Prof. Richard Amorin, Chairman of the Occasion, Vice Dean & HoD, Postgraduate Studies
• Engr. Prof. Mrs. Gladys Quartey, Guest Speaker
• Engr. Dr. Ohenewaa Kakra Dankwah, Patron, UMaT IET-GH Chapter
• Engr. Seth Ayim, Executive Director, IET-GH
• Engr. John Bentoom, Vice President, IET-GH

With the inauguration of the UMaT Chapter, IET-GH strengthens its growing student network nationwide—equipping future engineers not just with technical skills, but with the vision, values, and platforms to lead transformational change in Ghana and beyond.

As UMaT students step into this new chapter, the message is clear:

“Let excellence guide you. Let innovation inspire you. And let your conscience lead the way.” – Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng