The Ghana Institution of Engineering was officially founded in 1968 to succeed the Ghana Group of Professional Engineers, as an autonomous professional body with no political affiliation. The Institution derives its authority from the Engineering Council ACT 2011, Act 819 and the professional bodies Registration Decree NRCD143 of 1973. Late Ing. Dr. E. Sackey became its first President. The GhIE Logo is formed by a perfect circle with a spur gear at the centre that is surrounded by a spider's web. The spur gear is considered a recognizable symbol of engineering while the spider's web, which is so slim and wonderfully woven to perform a function, expresses ingenuity and strength, both attributes required in engineering to solve problems of mankind. The GhIE logo also symbolises the unity of all the disciplines of engineering viz Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Marine, Mining, Computer, Biomedical, etc. The Logo remains relevant in this era of the world wide web (www) which has transformed the practice of engineering. Vision: Promoting Engineering Excellence for Society. Mission: 1. To be leaders in the development of science, engineering and technology at all levels of society. 2. Share knowledge and instill in the membership professionalism and ethical practice. 3. Establish structures to ensure the good corporate image of the institution at all times.