ESOL to Convene 8th Annual Engineering Convention in Ganta

Published: February 13, 2026

GANTA, Nimba County — The Engineering Society of Liberia (ESOL) is set to host its 8th Annual Engineering Convention in Ganta from Feb. 11 to 14, bringing together more than 300 engineers and regional professionals to discuss infrastructure development, research and regulatory standards in Liberia.

The four-day convention, themed “Promoting National Development through Engineering Excellence, Research, and Innovation,” will include keynote addresses, technical paper presentations, innovation exhibitions, networking sessions and the Annual Engineering Excellence Awards.

Organizers say engineers from Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone are expected to participate alongside professionals from across Liberia.

Post-Act Transition

The convention comes following the 2023 passage of the Engineering Society of Liberia Act, which formally recognizes ESOL as the statutory body overseeing the engineering profession in the country.

In a statement issued ahead of the event, ESOL President Engr. David D. Wounuah said the law provides the legal framework for regulating engineering practice, including accreditation, licensing and enforcement of professional standards.

“The Act marks the transition of ESOL from a professional association to a legally mandated regulatory institution,” Wounuah said.

The legislation was enacted after years of advocacy by engineers seeking clearer standards, accountability mechanisms and protection against unlicensed practice.

Regulatory and Infrastructure Context

Liberia’s infrastructure sector remains central to national development planning, including road construction, public buildings, water systems and energy projects. Professional regulation is increasingly viewed as essential to ensuring quality control, safety compliance and technical accountability.

The convention is expected to address research-driven innovation, ethical standards and sustainable engineering practices, particularly as Liberia expands public works and private-sector construction initiatives.

Regional Engagement

ESOL’s decision to host the convention in Ganta for the third time reflects an effort to decentralize professional engagement beyond Monrovia and encourage nationwide participation.

Organizers have invited government agencies, development partners, private-sector actors, academic institutions and students to attend.

Headquartered at the Ministry of Public Works Building on Lynch Street in Monrovia, ESOL now operates under statutory authority to advance engineering standards and professional conduct in Liberia.

With regulatory structures newly formalized under the 2023 Act, this year’s convention is expected to focus not only on technical innovation but also on strengthening enforcement mechanisms and professional accountability across the sector.