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The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the government is focused on harnessing digital technology and incorporating it into surveyors’ practice.
According to him, as the world moves to technology it is Paramount that the practice of surveyors is also digitalized so the government will collaborate with the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) to make it possible.
The President was speaking during the official launch to celebrate the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week 2024 which was themed: ” Your World Our World: Resilient Environment and Sustainable Resource Management for All”.
The President was the special guest of honor at the launch of the FIG WORKING WEEK 2024 held in Accra.
President Akufo-Addo noted that Surveyors play a crucial role in the development of countries and Ghana has benefited immensely from surveyors therefore they needed to be celebrated.
He stressed that Ghana faces significant challenges with land administration and spacious planning but believes this challenge could be averted going forward due to the tremendous work being done by the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG)
In conclusion, the President urged the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) to continue their professional, ethical, and code of conduct and also support research as well.
Meanwhile, Surv. Dr. Anthony Arko-Adjei, President of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors, on his part gave insight into the program as he said, that at the end of the conference, they will touch on challenges and solutions to the challenges.
He said flooding and environmental challenges in Ghana make the theme very appropriate as he said they will be learning ways of curbing these challenges, especially with Galamsey and its related activities.
Mr. Arko-Adjei used the opportunity to welcome the team of surveyors to Ghana as he hoped for a successful conference.
Source: Mymctvonline.com || Frank Kwaku Eshun
