61 new architects inducted
Sixty-one newly licensed architects have been inducted by the Architects Registration Council (ARC) after successfully passing the Professional Practice Examination (PPE).
It is part of a move aimed at upholding Ghana’s architectural standards under the theme, "Enhancing Architecture Compliance and Enforcement: Call for Collaboration."
The passing our ceremony marked a pivotal step from academic training to professional practice for the new architects.
The path to licensure involved extensive academic and practical training, including six years of university education, a two-year internship with a licensed principal architect, and a comprehensive professional exam.
The celebratory event saw attendance from esteemed board members, former ARC presidents, experienced architects, and academic representatives, all joining to witness the official induction conducted by ARC and the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA).
The Registrar of Architects Registration Council (ARC), Dr. Emmanuel Eyiah-Botwe emphasized the council’s commitment to maintaining architectural standards critical to a sustainable and attractive environment. He also announced ARC's recent expansions, including new headquarters and an enforcement unit, all part of their drive for compliance in the field.
The ARC Board Chairman, Richard Nii Dadey, urged the inductees and the larger architectural community to work collaboratively to uphold standards, promoting safe and accessible designs.
The President of the Ghana Institute of Architects, Foster Osae Akonnor also encouraged the new architects to engage with local government bodies to enhance development at all levels.
In a keynote address, Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, Head of the Local Government Service, stressed the importance of professional standards in protecting public welfare and urged the new architects to pursue excellence.
He reminded them of their role in maintaining high-quality, resilient communities.
Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West who chaired the event addressed critical issues in the industry, urging architects to advocate for sustainability and address challenges such as illegal mining.
She also encouraged skilled artisans to seek formal licensing to foster a regulated and compliant sector.
87654wThe event honored top-performing candidate Nana Ayensua Amonoo, who in her valedictory address encouraged her peers to approach their work with curiosity and professionalism. "Let us build structures that will endure for generations," she said, underscoring their collective responsibility in shaping Ghana's future infrastructure.
Rev. Stephen Yaw Osei, Chief Director at the Ministry of Works and Housing, highlighted the architects' role in promoting safety and sustainability amid growing urbanization and shared the government's commitment to supporting compliance efforts through a new Works Inspectorate Directorate Unit.
Dr. Emmanuel Eyiah-Botwe, Registrar of ARC