The Ghana Institution of Surveyors has renewed its appeal to Parliament to pass the long-pending Survey Council Bill to regulate the profession and eliminate unqualified practitioners.
Speaking at the 21st Surveyors Week and 57th Annual General Meeting in Accra on February 23, 2026, the President of the Institution, Kofi Obeng Ayirebi, described the bill as essential to reforming the industry and enhancing public appreciation of the role of surveyors.
He stressed that securing surveying practice through an Act of Parliament goes beyond professional interests, describing it as a matter of governance, investment protection and national security. According to him, land administration, valuation, infrastructure planning and spatial data management are central to national development and accountability.
The proposed legislation, which has been under discussion for over two decades, seeks to re-establish professional standards and strengthen regulatory oversight within the surveying sector. If passed, it will create a Survey Council responsible for licensing practitioners, enforcing professional conduct and disciplining offenders where necessary.
The bill is also expected to reduce malpractice, safeguard the integrity of the profession and ensure clear regulatory standards for all practitioners.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has indicated that it intends to prioritise the bill, raising expectations that it may soon be presented to Parliament for consideration.
Source: 3news
