en 5-Electromagnetics Electromagnetics Research Paper Research Paper <span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Grounding systems are critical for ensuring electrical safety, minimizing fault currents, and enhancing infrastructure reliability, particularly in regions with high-resistivity soil. This study presents the design, simulation, and field implementation of a low-resistance earthing system integrating bentonite, charcoal, and sodium chloride to reduce soil resistivity. Using ETAP software, the performance of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and IEEE Std. 80-2013 grounding models are compared under a 30kA fault current scenario. FEM simulations predict a ground resistance of 0.028 &Omega; and a Ground Potential Rise (GPR) of 627.4 V, while the IEEE method yields 0.269 &Omega; and 5996.5 V, respectively. Field measurements using a UNI-T Ground Tester validate the FEM results, recording an actual ground resistance of 0.023 &Omega;, well below the IEEE-recommended 1 &Omega; threshold, surpassing this conventional benchmark by 98%.&nbsp; A comparative analysis of recent studies highlights the superiority of the composite material approach. The FEM model&rsquo;s accuracy in capturing soil stratification and material effects is validated, while safety metrics (step/touch voltages) adhere to the IEEE standard. This work bridges theoretical innovation and practical implementation, offering a replicable framework for resilient grounding systems in challenging environments.</span></span> Earthing System, Earth Enhancement Materials, Ground Potential Rise, Soil Resistivity, Finite Element Method (FEM) 35 50 http://ijeee.iust.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-5410-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Akinola Oladeji oladejias.nachred@unilorin.edu.ng 1800319475328460017384 1800319475328460017384 Yes Department of Power Systems Equipment Development and Instrumentation, National Centre for Hydropower Research and Development, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Samuel Nahum nahumds.nachred@unilorin.edu.ng 1800319475328460017385 1800319475328460017385 No Department of Power Systems Equipment Development and Instrumentation, National Centre for Hydropower Research and Development, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.