Accra, April 23, GNA-The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has congratulated Professor Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Provost of the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), on his appointment as Chair for the Engineering Education Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) for the 2026–2029 term.
This appointment follows the formal approval by the FAEO Executive Council of a proposal led by Prof. Nyarko’s guidance for the hosting of the Committee in Ghana.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said the successful endorsement through a competitive process marked a significant milestone not only for Prof. Nyarko, but for Ghana’s engineering community as a whole.
By securing this strategic role, GhIE is positioned at the forefront of shaping engineering education across the African continent.
The hosting of the Engineering Education Committee presents a unique opportunity to drive innovation in curriculum development, strengthen knowledge exchange, and promote best practices that will equip the next generation of engineers to respond effectively to Africa’s development challenges.
Prof. Nyarko’s appointment reflects a career distinguished by impact, leadership, and relevance.
“With over three decades of service in academia and professional engineering, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to align engineering education with real-world needs. His work in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) engineering has influenced policy, strengthened institutions, and improved service delivery across multiple African contexts”.
Within KNUST, he has risen through the ranks as a Lecturer to the high office of Provost of the College of Engineering, bringing his strategic insights in leadership into institutional transformation.
“It is noteworthy that, under his stewardship, he mobilised over US$25 million in research and capacity-building grants, doubled the College’s endowment fund, and expanded the alumni network to more than 16,000 members. To advance engineering education and sustainable development.
“Equally noteworthy is his commitment to mentorship and human capital development. Through extensive supervision and scholarly contributions, he has shaped a generation of engineers equipped with both technical competence and leadership capacity”.
Prof. Nyarko’s professional service as a Council Member of GhIE and a key contributor to national engineering governance further underscores his standing as a leader operating at the intersection of policy, practice, and education.
At a time when universities are expected to play a more decisive role in innovation, industry collaboration, and national transformation, his appointment signals confidence in a leadership model grounded in experience, vision, and measurable impact.
“The Ghana Institution of Engineering is confident that under his leadership, the FAEO Engineering Education Committee will deliver meaningful outcomes for the continent and further strengthen Africa’s engineering capacity”.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba