The Municipal Chief Executive of Jomoro, Hon. Benedict Boadi, has encouraged the youth of the municipality to support the Petroleum Hub project.
Speaking to chiefs and residents of Tikobo 1 on April 22, 2026, during the third day of a community engagement exercise by the Petroleum Hub Development and the Lands Commission, he highlighted Tikobo 1’s strategic position to benefit from the project’s development.
Hon. Boadi averred that Tikobo’s reputation as a leading economic hub, along with its proximity to the project site, could lead to significant socio-economic growth.
He urged the youth to recognize the challenge of job scarcity in the area and to refrain from solely seeking employment opportunities from external companies in the Nzema enclave.
He expressed that the establishment of the petroleum hub marks a transformative period for Jomoro, fulfilling a long-held desire for the presence of major corporations.
“When people talk about Nzema and Jomoro, one of the towns that easily come up is Tikobo 1. You are one of the commercially viable towns in Nzema and because of your closeness to the project site, you stand a great chance of benefiting from the project.
“People would love to rent houses, build hotels and open businesses here because of your location and the name you’ve created over the years so let’s think about the benefits. The youth of Tikobo and Jomoro will be the biggest beneficiaries from the project so let’s stop listening to the detractors and focus on what will help us,” he said.
Chief Nana Namoah Ackah Arizi II of Tikobo 1 acknowledged the overall support for the project among local chiefs but raised concerns regarding delays in compensation, which have caused uncertainty.
He assured that the community is committed to the project but called on the Lands Commission and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation to expedite the compensation process to ensure fair treatment for the residents of Tikobo and Jomoro.
On the third day of engagement, the team led by DCEO of Operations and Technical at PHDC, Onasis Rosely and the Western Regional Land Commissioner, Nana Asante Boateng, visited four communities—Nawule, Ndumsuazo, Allowule, and Tikobo—where they were warmly received and engaged in constructive discussions.
