As part of ongoing efforts to attract investment for the Petroleum Hub Project, the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr. Toni Aubynn, together with his deputies, Onasis Rosely and Halimatu Sadia Abdulai Abu, hosted, the Managing Director of the Ghana Commercial Bank GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan and his team for a high-level engagement on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
The meeting brought together PHDC’s leadership and a four-member delegation from GCB Bank made up of the Chief Of staff to the MD, Abraham Yahaya Fergusson Head, Energy Unit Daniel Gyedu Affainie, and Executive Head, Corporate Banking Linus Kumi to explore areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration between the two institutions.
A key highlight of the engagement was a comprehensive presentation delivered by, Senior Manager of Business Development unit at PHDC, Abigail Abrokwa. Her presentation outlined the scope, vision, and investment potential of the Hub Project, emphasizing how a strategic partnership with Ghana’s leading indigenous bank could yield significant benefits for both parties.
In response, Mr. Farihan Alhassan expressed his admiration for the ambition and clarity of the project, describing the presentation as compelling. While acknowledging the scale and complexity of the Hub initiative, he expressed optimism about its success and signalled GCB Bank’s openness to supporting the Corporation’s vision.
“The project may be challenging, but with the kind of leadership I see here, I am confident that the PHDC will deliver a petroleum hub of choice,” he stated.
Dr. Toni Aubynn, in his remarks, commended the GCB delegation for their keen interest and positive disposition toward the project. He assured the team of PHDC’s commitment to working closely with GCB, indicating that a dedicated team would be assigned to advance discussions and deepen the emerging partnership.
He also noted that GCB Bank is the first financial institution to formally engage with him since his appointment, a gesture he described as encouraging and indicative of the bank’s readiness to support transformative national projects.
