Petroleum Hub to employ 700k Ghanaians

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has pledged his full support for the development of the Petroleum Hub in the Jomoro district of the Western Region.

This was when Dr Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) paid a courtesy call on him at the Western Regional Coordinating Council in Sekondi.
Dr. Aubynn was accompanied by the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations and Technical, Kobby Onasis Rosely and some executive members of the PHDC.

The visit aimed to introduce the PHDC leadership and reaffirm the government’s commitment to accelerating the hub project.
Dr. Aubynn highlighted the transformative impact of the Petroleum Hub, emphasizing its potential to enhance energy accessibility, reliability, and affordability across Ghana and the broader West African region.
Once fully operational, the hub is expected to generate approximately 700,000 direct and indirect jobs, significantly boosting employment and driving regional economic integration.

“If it comes fully on stream, the Petroleum Hub will employ more people than any single entity in Ghana,” Dr. Aubynn stated.
He further stressed that at full capacity, the hub would position Jomoro as the “Rotterdam of Ghana,” contributing significantly to the country’s GDP.As part of preparations for the project’s rollout, Dr. Aubynn announced the launch of a training program aimed at equipping the youth with essential skills.

He explained that beyond preparing them for job opportunities within the hub, the initiative would enhance their general employability levels.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Joseph Nelson congratulated Dr. Aubynn on his appointment and acknowledged his wealth of experience in leadership roles across the public and private sectors.

He assured him of the full backing of the Western Regional Coordinating Council, describing the project as a game-changer for industrialisation and economic transformation.
“Having a petroleum hub in the Western Region is something I am extremely excited about. I am fully committed to supporting you in achieving this noble objective,” Nelson stated.
Dr. Aubynn had earlier paid a similar courtesy call on the Western Regional House of Chiefs in Sekondi, where traditional leaders expressed their unwavering support for the Hub’s development and called for fair compensation for affected communities.

With strong government backing, traditional leadership endorsement, and strategic planning, the Petroleum Hub Project is steadily progressing towards becoming a key pillar in Ghana’s energy sector and a major driver of economic growth.

 

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