Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Operations and Technical Services at PHDC Onasis Rosely (M)
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Operations and Technical at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Onasis Kobby Rosely, has allayed concerns among the chiefs and elders of the Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) regarding potential further delays to the Petroleum Hub project, assuring them that the foundational groundwork for the project’s successful take-off this year has already been completed.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Toni Aubynn, during the Annual General Meeting of the WNTC on Friday, January 23, 2026, Rosely commended the chiefs and elders for their support and patience, noting that, having established a solid foundation in their first year in office, the leadership of PHDC is now focused on commencing major activities at the project site.
Rosely attributed the Corporation’s strong conviction and confidence in starting the project this year to several key factors, including highly productive engagements with the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, in November 2025, as well as with the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Another major source of optimism, according to Rosely, is the continued interest shown by a wide range of investors from around the world.
“The government’s vision of establishing a petroleum and petrochemical hub at Jomoro remains very much alive and active.
The President has tasked us with ensuring the project’s development, and I can assure you that we along with my CEO, Dr Toni Aubynn, and my colleague, Sadia Halimatu Abdulai are fully committed to delivering on this mandate.
“We held a meeting with the President toward the end of last year, during which he reaffirmed his total commitment and support.
“He has already acted on his promises, particularly concerning land acquisition and funding for the project’s preparatory activities. Currently, we are collaborating with the Lands Commission on related land matters.
“Regarding compensation, we are confident that discussions will be concluded very soon, allowing everything to proceed smoothly so the project can take off successfully for the benefit of the people of Jomoro and the nation as a whole,” he added.
For his part, the Paramount Chief of the WNTC, Awulae Kwasi Armahchi III, praised the PHDC for accepting the council’s invitation to participate in the AGM, describing the gesture as a sign of respect and goodwill from the Corporation.
He reiterated the strong support of the chiefs, elders and residents for the Petroleum Hub project.
While acknowledging concerns about delays in compensation and construction, he expressed continued confidence in the administration led by Dr Aubynn to bring the initiative to fruition.
Awulae Kwasi Armahchi III also welcomed the proposed reduction in the land size, expressing hope that this measure was taken in good faith to facilitate smoother project development.
In addition to the speech, the PHDC delegation, which included the Head of Operations and Projects, Afo Minlah, the Manager of Community Liaison, Eric Boateng and other officers, made donations to support the WNTC’s activities.
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