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The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) held a short closing ceremony on Friday, 31st January 2025, to conclude a four-day post-induction seminar organized for 12 newly posted engineers. The seminar, which took place from January 28th to 31st, aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the operations of the various divisions within the Administrative Department of the Authority.

Background
Prior to the seminar, the 12 trainees, comprising six (6) Assistant Engineers and six (6) Technical Engineers underwent 23 months of practical training to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in their respective fields. Upon completing the training, they participated in a pre-posting interview before being assigned to various divisions at the Head Office and Highway Regional Offices across the country. 

Mr. Akosah Agyemang, newly inducted Engineer

Mr. Akosah Agyemang, a participant, commenting on the general overview of the seminar, expressed profound gratitude to Management for organizing this important seminar. He added that the training has provided them with valuable administrative skills that will be beneficial in their roles. 

In his address, the Dy. Chief Executive (Development), Ing Frederick Aduagyei, admonished the engineers to put the knowledge obtained to good use. He stated, “the training has equipped you with the tools and the most important thing is how you are going to use them, go and be good ambassadors.” He further encouraged the participants to continue learning, focus on career growth and cultivate good relationships.

Dy. Chief Executive (Development), Ing Frederick Aduagyei

Delivering the closing remarks, the Acting Chief Executive, Ing. L.L. Lamptey, acknowledged the Deputy Chief Executive (Admin), Ing. Samuel Akuaku, for his initiative in organizing this all-important seminar. He commended the success of the program and urged the new engineers to strive for excellence rather than settle for mediocrity.

Acting Chief Executive, Ing. L.L. Lamptey

“A great mind thinks about ideas, an average mind thinks about objects, and a small mind thinks about people. So, do not be part of the last group, instead, strive to be among the great minds who constantly generate new ideas for the organization. There are only a few who make things happen, so please be one of them,” Ing. Lamptey added.  

The Acting Chief Executive advised the engineers to expedite the process of obtaining their professional certification, which would enable them to work independently and secure postings to their preferred divisions. He also encouraged them to dress professionally, emphasizing that one’s appearance influences how they are perceived and valued.

The newly inducted engineers received two certificates; one for successfully   completing the 23-month Engineers' Induction Training Program and another for participating in the administrative seminar.