Engineering Council, GhIE to ban unlicensed Engineers by July 2025

In a bold effort to uphold professional integrity and public safety, the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), in partnership with the Engineering Council, has set a deadline of July 2025 to eliminate unlicensed engineering practice in the country.

This initiative seeks to strengthen public confidence in the profession by ensuring that only accredited engineers are allowed to operate.

 In an interview with Joy Business, President of the GhIE, Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse, explained that the campaign is geared toward safeguarding the future of engineering in Ghana by enforcing professional accountability.

“This is not a witch-hunt. It’s about preserving the credibility of engineering and protecting the public. We must ensure that those practicing in this field are qualified, licensed, and held to high standards,” he said.

The crackdown will focus on individuals and companies that are currently offering engineering services without formal registration or licensing from the Engineering Council, the body mandated to regulate engineering practice across Ghana.

Ing. Hesse emphasized that the existence of unlicensed practitioners threatens not only the reputation of the profession but also public safety — particularly in sectors like infrastructure, construction, and energy, where precision and compliance are non-negotiable.

As part of the rollout, the GhIE and the Council have launched a public education campaign and are engaging with industry stakeholders to promote awareness and compliance. Engineers who fail to regularize their status by the July 2025 deadline risk penalties, including being disqualified from practicing.

The decision comes at a time when Ghana is undergoing rapid development in infrastructure and innovation, making licensed oversight crucial. Many within the industry have welcomed the move, citing it as a necessary step to eliminate substandard practices and elevate professional excellence in engineering.