On the fourth anniversary of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation’s establishment, Dr. Toni Aubynn, the Acting Chief Executive Officer, has issued a compelling call to action, urging staff, stakeholders, and partners to unite in support of the Petroleum Hub project as it enters a pivotal phase.ย
In a statement released on Sunday, September 7, 2025, to commemorate the milestone, Dr. Toni Aubynn extended heartfelt praise to His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, for their commitment to the Petroleum Hub initiative.ย
โAs we mark this day, I wish to express my profound gratitude to the President, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama and our sector Minister, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, for their absolute belief and commitment to the Petroleum Hub project,โ part of his statement reads.ย
Dr. Toni Aubynn also lauded the PHDC staff, partners, and stakeholders for their steadfast support and collaborative endeavours in advancing the Petroleum Hub project.ย
โWe also wish to extend our deepest gratitude to our stakeholders and partners for their belief in the project. We look forward to a continued collaboration towards the actualisation of this ambitious project, which has the potential to transform Ghana and West Africaโs energy industry.ย
โTo the dedicated staff of PHDC, thank you for your sacrifice and tireless efforts. Let us continue to fuel our passion and commitment to delivering this transformative project for the people of Ghana,โ excerpts of his statement read.ย
As the project enters a critical juncture following the recent securing of significant partnership agreements, Dr. Toni Aubynn reaffirmed the PHDCโs resolute commitment to safeguarding the nationโs future and generating employment opportunities through the successful execution of the transformative initiative.ย
ย About the PHDCย
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) was established under the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation Act, 2020 (Act 1053), to lead the development of a world-class petroleum and petrochemical hub in Ghana. The hub is intended to serve the energy needs of the West African sub-region and the broader continent.
PHDC aims to promote innovation, research, and strategic infrastructure development to meet Africaโs growing demand for petroleum products and services. By creating an integrated petroleum value chain, the Corporation seeks to unlock economic opportunities, foster industrial growth, and create sustainable employment for Ghanaians and citizens across Africa.ย
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