GhIS Meets with Minister of Defence to Strengthen Collaboration

GhIS meeting with Minister of Defence

GhIS delegation meeting with Hon. Edward Omani Boamoah, Minister of Defence.

The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) took a significant step toward enhancing inter-institutional collaboration by meeting with Hon. Edward Omani Boamoah, Minister of Defence, on May 22, 2025, in Accra. The delegation, comprising the President, Executive Committee, select Governing Council members, and a young surveyor, engaged in productive discussions aimed at leveraging surveyors' expertise for national development.

Key Discussion Points

The meeting focused on several critical areas to strengthen the partnership between GhIS and the Ministry of Defence. The key discussion points included:

  • Effective Management of Government Resources: Strategies to optimize resource allocation and utilization in government projects.
  • Leveraging Surveyors' Expertise: Utilizing surveyors’ skills in land management, mapping, and project execution for Ministry initiatives.
  • Support for the Surveying Council Bill: Advocating for legislative backing to enhance the surveying profession’s regulatory framework.
  • Collaborative Opportunities:
    • Value-for-money assessments and audits to ensure cost efficiency.
    • Project assessment and monitoring to improve project outcomes.
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to address land and project-related disputes.
    • Engaging surveyors in combating galamsey and environmental degradation through accurate mapping and monitoring.
  • Professional Ethics Issues: Promoting ethical standards in surveying practices to ensure integrity and accountability.
  • Securing Ministry of Defence Lands: Providing surveying support to secure and document all Ministry lands effectively.
Hon. Edward Omani Boamoah speaking

GhIS President and Hon. Edward Omani Boamoah, Minister of Defence.

Commitment to Partnership

The Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to partnering with GhIS. He emphasized the importance of surveyors’ expertise in achieving national development goals, particularly in areas such as land security, environmental protection, and efficient project delivery.

This meeting marks a pivotal moment in fostering a stronger partnership between GhIS and the Ministry of Defence. The institution is committed to keeping its members updated on progress and developments arising from this collaboration.

GhIS delegation at Ministry of Defence

GhIS President and delegation during discussions with the Ministry of Defence.