The Canadian government has affirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) to ensure the successful implementation of Ghanaโs Petroleum Hub project.
This assurance was delivered by Andrew Maharaj, Counsellor (Commercial) and Regional Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian High Commission to Ghana, during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of PHDC, Dr. Toni Aubynn, and his two deputiesโOnasis Rosely and Halimatu Sadia Abdulai Abuโon Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Maharaj stated that Canadaโs initial support would focus on human capital development for the project. He highlighted the Canadian governmentโs longstanding partnerships with key Ghanaian energy institutions, including the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and the Volta River Authority (VRA), in building the capacity of technical and managerial staff.
He outlined several training opportunities, including technical training in fabrication and storage, as well as management development programs. He also introduced a dedicated initiative aimed at enhancing the skills and participation of women and minority groups in the energy sector.
Onasis Rosely, Deputy CEO for Operations and Technical, expressed appreciation for Canadaโs support and appealed for additional assistance in training technicians specifically for the hub project.
Halimatu Sadia Abdulai Abu, Deputy CEO for Finance and Administration, urged the diplomatic community to back Ghanaโs vision of developing a world-class, multi-purpose petroleum facility. She emphasized PHDCโs ongoing efforts to secure funding and support for the successful construction of the Petroleum Hub.
