MESSAGE FROM THE DIVISIONAL CHAIRMAN
SURV. KOFI COBBOLD (FGhIS)
I wish to once again commend members of the Valuation and Estate Surveying Division of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors for various contributions to the growth of the Division. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it its unique challenges for the past session. However, through the support of members, our Division pulled off a highly successful first ever virtual seminar. The 2020/21 session is still faced with the effects of the pandemic and it is my firm belief that with your support, the various programs outlined for this session will see maximum participation by all members.
The Divisional Committees formed are a good blend of senior members and young surveyors. The Divisional Committee for this session noted the need to revive the dormant VES Newsletter ‘The Estate Surveyor’ to encourage members to contribute to the development of the Division through the writing of papers. The only way of sustaining this initiative is through the contribution of members and I thus call on members in various spheres of VES Practice to optimize this opportunity to sustain the Newsletter.
The creation of faculties for VES practice areas is at the heart of this session’s program. It is important that members consider registering in the various faculties to
enable the Division explore emerging areas for VES practice. The various Continuing Professional Development programs have been chosen with the view of furthering interest in the various practice areas.
I wish all members a successful 2020/21 Session. I assure members that the Divisional Committee under my leadership will do its utmost best in ensuring this session is a successful one. I end by encouraging members to familiarize themselves with the Land Act 2020 (Act 1036) which has implications for VES practice.
