Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse

Also known as: Mr Ludwig Annang Hesse · Dr Ludwig Annang Hesse

President of Ghana Institution of Engineering addressing transport, galamsey, infrastructure and flooding issues.

2026-06-042026-10-31

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June 2026
4 JunJoy Online
… President of the Institution, Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse, disclosed this during an interview on JoyNews’ Super Morning Show as discussions intensified following the flooding that affected several parts of Accra after heavy rains on Wednesday, June 3. …
GhIE to monitor government infrastructure promises amid persistent flooding concerns

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Ghana needs better city governance to solve transport problems

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Ghana Institution of Engineering president Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse says Ghana must improve governance and city management to address transport issues, noting that dividing major metropolitan areas among several municipal assemblies hampers planning. He argues public transport planning should be done at the metropolitan level rather than by individual municipalities, and that a clear authority with mandate and resources is needed to implement transport plans.

2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Ghana needs better city governance to solve transport problems
Ghana Institution of Engineering president Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse says Ghana must improve governance and city management to address transport issues, noting that dividing major metropolitan areas among several municipal assemblies hampers planning. He argues public transport planning should be done at the metropolitan level rather than by individual municipalities, and that a clear authority with mandate and resources is needed to implement transport plans.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Ghana Institution of Engineering launches 2026 Excellence Awards
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has launched the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 to recognise outstanding engineering, promote innovation and raise professional standards for national development. The awards, established in 2014 but repositioned as a standalone national programme, provide a platform for engineers, researchers, students and organisations to showcase innovative solutions.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

GhIE calls for comprehensive review of galamsey strategy
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has urged a comprehensive review of the country's strategy against illegal mining, saying the fight must be guided by clear targets and measurable results visible to the public. The institute's president emphasised that galamsey threatens the environment, food security, and citizens' health, and called for stricter enforcement of building laws and proactive flooding prevention measures.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 3 August

Ghana Institution of Engineering, Navy partner on professionalism
The Ghana Institution of Engineering and Ghana Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on engineering practice, skills development, and professional licensing, with the aim of ensuring Navy members are properly licensed and receive continuous professional development.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

VRA chief: reliable electricity essential for 24-hour economy
The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority has emphasised that Ghana's 24-Hour Economy policy and industrial transformation agenda require reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, warning that factories, hospitals, transport systems and businesses cannot operate continuously without dependable power supply.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

Ghanaian engineer elected WAFEO president-elect for 2027–2029
Prof. Charles Anum Adams, a distinguished fellow and past president of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, has been elected president-elect of the West African Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) and will assume office in January 2027 for a two-year term. The Ghana Institution of Engineering described the election as a landmark achievement reflecting the country's growing leadership in engineering practice and regional collaboration.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

Infrastructure failures over decades worsened Accra flooding
The Ghana Institution of Engineers president says Accra's infrastructure development over the past 30 or 40 years has been fundamentally flawed, with water-retention areas filled and development encroaching on natural waterways, causing water to travel from Aburi to Accra in an hour instead of 12 hours and intensifying flooding vulnerability.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra flooding worsens as water retention systems destroyed
The president of the Ghana Institution of Engineers says human activity—including unauthorised developments in waterways and the destruction of natural drainage buffers—has significantly compromised Accra's water retention systems, worsening recurring floods. He cited areas such as Sakumono, Teshie and Korle being reclaimed and developed, and noted that drainage channels are filled with silt, rubbish and plastic waste.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra flooding self-inflicted through poor planning, engineer warns
The Ghana Institution of Engineers President says Accra's worsening flooding is the result of decades of poor planning, environmental degradation, and unregulated development that has destroyed the city's natural flood-control systems. Flooding has shifted from an occasional occurrence to an annual reality as water-retention areas and low-lying lands have been filled and development has occurred in unsuitable areas.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GhIE developing unified recommendations on Accra's recurring flooding
The Ghana Institution of Engineers says it is preparing a collective response to Ghana's recurring flooding challenges following heavy rains on June 3 that affected parts of Accra. The institution's president said engineers are consulting among themselves before presenting a unified position on drainage and flood management.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GhIE to monitor government infrastructure commitments amid flooding
The Ghana Institution of Engineers says it is preparing a unified position on the country's recurring flooding challenges and developing a platform to monitor the government's performance on infrastructure commitments. The Institution plans to launch the second edition of its Infrastructure Report Card before the end of June.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →