The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has pledged his full support for the development of Ghana's Petroleum Hub at Jomoro in the Western Nzema traditional area.

His endorsement came during a courtesy call on him by Dr Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC).

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, the CEO and his team noted, was aimed at introducing the PHDC leadership to the Minister and to reaffirm the government’s commitment to accelerate development of the Petroleum hub project.

Dr Aubynn highlighted the transformative impact of the Petroleum Hub, emphasising 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 Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

As part of preparations for the project’s rollout, Dr Aubynn announced the launch of a training programme 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, Hon. 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 the CEO of the full backing of the Western Regional Coordinating Council, describing the project as a game-changer for industrialization 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.