A former President of Ghana Institution of Engineering, Prof. Charles Adams, has stated that African engineering institutions need innovative and excellent leadership.

He made the statement at the 6th Engineer Banagana Mohammed Distinguished Annual Public Lecture, titled: “Innovative Leadership: Envisioning Excellence in Engineering Leadership for the Africa We Want”.

The event was in line with the annual general meeting and the induction of inductees into the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

He said, “Innovative leadership is a style of leadership that involves applying innovation and creativity to managing people and projects.

"Innovative leaders often inspire productivity in new ways and through different approaches than have typically been used and taken.

“Engineering leadership encompasses the art of guiding and inspiring a team of engineers to achieve technological feats and innovations.

"It involves not just managing projects but also fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the engineering team.

“The core of engineering leadership lies in steering the team towards a common goal while nurturing individual growth and technical excellence.”

Adams added that engineering leaders are not only technical challenges solvers but are also meant to inspire and empower their team to reach their maximum potential.

He added, “Engineering institutions have a major role as facilitators in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the aspirations in the AU 2063

“Leadership innovation and excellence in strong engineering institutions are prerequisites for the Africa we want. The Africa we want is possible, let’s do it together.”