- Kpone Engineers face eviction from their workspace.
- Over 50 skilled workers have left Ghana due to neglect.
- Engineers' contributions go unrecognized.
- Association seeks government intervention.
The Kpone Association of Engineers, comprising welding and fabrication experts, is raising alarm bells over the lack of recognition and support for their contributions to Ghana’s development. The group faces eviction from their workspace, sparking concern and dissatisfaction among members.
Over 50 experienced welding and fabrication workers have migrated from Ghana this year alone due to the neglect of skilled workers. The Association emphasizes the importance of science, technology, engineering, and innovation for socio-economic transformation.
Despite their significant contributions, engineers in Ghana have received little attention, leading many to seek opportunities abroad. For over 50 years, Ghanaian engineers have provided crucial infrastructure, including road networks, vehicle assembly, and fuel tanker fabrication.
Joe Nelson, a veteran welder, has trained over 50 apprentices in Kpone but now faces eviction from the land they’ve occupied for two decades. Nelson appeals to the government to regularize their stay or provide a permanent workspace, highlighting the vital role they play in keeping fuel tankers operational.
The Association urges the government to recognize and support their contributions, stressing their work is essential to the nation’s development. The Kpone Association of Engineers hopes their plea will be heard, and the government will take steps to address their concerns and ensure their contributions are valued and supported.
