PETROLEUM HUB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ENGAGES WITH MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, The Chief Executive Dr. Toni Aubynn, of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), met with the management and staff of the Jomoro Municipal Assembly to provide updates on the Petroleum Hub project. The meeting focused on timelines and land acquisition, following a reduction in the project’s land size from 20,000 acres to 12,300 acres (5,000 hectares). Dr. Aubynn began his engagements with a courtesy call on the Western Regional House of Chiefs, where he assured traditional leaders that the downsizing would not affect the project’s viability. He further disclosed that officials from the Lands Commission and PHDC would commence a series of exercises in the Jomoro enclave next week. The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Benedict Boadi, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the smooth implementation of the project. He stressed that the Assembly would ensure all local processes are fully harnessed and pledged to prevent encroachment on the designated lands. He added that the Assembly would collaborate with traditional authorities, security agencies, and other stakeholders to safeguard the project area.
3- UNIT CLASSROOM BLOCK
Ghana Boundary Commission in collaboration with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation yesterday handed over a 3-Unit Classroom Block with ancillary facilities at Newtown.
WORKING VISIT BY THE HON. REGIONAL MINISTER
The Western Regional Minister, Honourable Joseph Nelson, on Thursday 5th February 2026 embarked on a working visit to the Jomoro Municipal Assembly in the company of the Acting Regional Co-ordinating Director and other members of his entourage.The visit formed part of his itinerary to visit all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region and provide him with the opportunity to engage the management and staff of the Assembly to acquaint himself with their work environment.As part of the programme, the Hon. Regional Minister paid courtesy call on the Paramount Chief, Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III at Beyin
MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE VISITS BECE EXAMINATION CENTRES
The Municipal Chief Executive of Jomoro Municipal Assembly, Hon. Benedict Boadi, visited some Basic Education Certificate Examination Centres (BECE) across the municipality on June 11th and 12th, 2025. He was in the company of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency, Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Emmanuel Boateng, the Municipal Education Director, Mrs. Edith Mary Hagan, Executives of the National Democratic Congress and some officials of the Education Directorate A total number of Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Seven (2,907) candidates, made up of One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four (1,474) Boys and One Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty-Three (1,433) Girls, are writing this year’s BECE. Hon. Benedict Boadi motivated and wished all the candidates well, and assured them of his support in their future endeavours. Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey urged the candidates not to panic while answering the questions, but to take time to understand before attempting to answer. She pledged to support the candidates, especially the girls, in continuing their education to any level they desired.
JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS PRESIDING MEMBER AND CONFIRMS MCE
On Thursday, 8th May 2025, the Hon. Assembly Members of the Jomoro Municipal Assembly elected Hon. Francis Kennedy Yankey as the Presiding Member of the Assembly and swore in new government appointees. Out of the Forty-Six (46) total votes cast, Hon. Francis Kennedy Yankey had forty-two (42) YES votes, representing 82%. Four (4) Hon. Assembly Members voted NO, representing 17.65%. In addressing the Hon. Assembly Members, he expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and called for unity to help develop the Municipality. He reiterated his commitment to developing the Jomoro Municipality and indicated his openness to constructive suggestions and contributions. Hon. Benedict Boadi, the President’s nominee for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position, secured forty-five (45) Yes votes out of the Forty-Six (46) total votes cast, representing 98%. One Member voted NO, representing 2%. In a brief address, Hon. Benedict Boadi thanked the President and Assembly Members for reaffirming their trust in him to superintend over the growth and welfare of the Jomoro Municipality and called for new ideas to bring development to the Municipality. In attendance was the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey (MP, Jomoro Constituency), Brigadier General Peter Blay (Former Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces), Brigadier General Musa Whajah, Mr. Emmanuel Boateng (Municipal Coordinating Director), Regional and Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress and Traditional Leaders
JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ENGAGES WITH TRICYCLE OPERATORS (KƐKƐ)
In an attempt to regularise the operations of the tricycle (Kɛkɛ, Aboboyaa and Okada) business in the Municipal Capital, Half Assini, the Half Assini Zonal Council of the Jomoro Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, engaged with the Tricycle (Kɛkɛ) Association at the Jomoro Municipal Assembly Hall, Half Assini, to discuss measures that would enhance the safety, security and work in the Municipal Capital, Half Assini. Hon. Cyril Kizito, the Chairman of the Half Assini Zonal Council, speaking to the tricycle operators, said that all tricycles in Half Assini would be embossed to ensure that they are all registered with the Zonal Council to enable the Zonal Council to have accurate data on the number of tricycles in the Municipality. He added that a city license would be issued to permit them to operate within Half Assini. He urged them to follow the directives to ensure the successful implementation of this initiative. His Worship, Mr. William Ofori Aboagye (District Magistrate) revealed that he had observed how the tricycle and motor riders flagrantly overstep the laws and disrespect other road users. He briefed them about the laws and warned that he would strictly apply the laws to any culprit who would be found culpable. He admonished them to abide by the laws to ensure safety and sanity on the roads. The Chairman of the Association expressed satisfaction with the directives and assured the Assembly that his members would stand by the directives to thwart arrests and prosecutions. He pleaded with the Assembly to ensure the engagement continues.
JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HOLDS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MEETING ON THE OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA IN THE MUNICIPALITY
The Jomoro Municipal Assembly on 18th December 2024 held a public health emergency management committee meeting at the Assembly Hall following the recent cholera cases recorded in the Municipality. The objective of the meeting was to deliberate on the matter and make preventive decisions. At the meeting, the Municipal Health Director, Mr Gabriel Yengliereh disclosed that as of 13th December 2024, Twenty-Nine (29) cases of all forms of cholera have been recorded, four (4) confirmed and one (1) death recorded. As part of efforts to prevent the spread in the communities, the Health Director urged community members to observe the following preventive measures: • Drink water from safe sources, i.e. boiled water or chlorinated • Wash hands with soup under running water after taking care of the patient, visiting the toilet and before handling food • Cook food thoroughly and eat it while hot • Fruits and vegetables should be washed with concentrated salt and rinse with clean water from safe sources • Dispose of refuse in a properly constructed reuse pit • Avoid shaking hands at public gatherings, particularly funerals, during cholera outbreaks He entreated the church leaders to enforce preventive measures during the Christmas conventions and all other gatherings.
JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY CELEBRATES 40TH FARMERS’ DAY.
The Jomoro Municipal Assembly held its 40th Farmers’ Day celebration on Friday, 8th November 2024, at New Kabenlasuazo under the theme “Building Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security.” to honour the hard work and resilience of farmers within the Municipality. The event was graced by Awlae Annor Adjei III, Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Council, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Louiza Iris Arde, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Emmanuel Boateng, Heads of Departments of the Assembly, Chiefs and Elders of Kabenlasuazo, and a cross-section of the public. In her keynote address, Hon. Louiza Iris Arde underlined the critical role of agriculture in ensuring food security and resilience in the face of climate change. She acknowledged the farmers’ efforts in sustaining food production and emphasised the importance of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on crop yields. She revealed various agricultural interventions that the Assembly is implementing to support farmers such as the supply of improved seed varieties, irrigation projects, and training programs focused on sustainable farming practices to farmers. She expressed deep appreciation to Jomoro Rural Bank, Nzema Maanle Rural Bank, Quantum Terminal PLC, Ghana National Gas Company, Adamus Mining Resources, Uptown Ventures, Bengov Ventures, Ghana Rubber Estate, Good Day Mineral Water and Hon. Francis Ndede Siah for their donations and support to the Assembly. Awulae Annor Adjei III commended the farmers for their dedication and urged the government to implement initiatives aimed at advancing agriculture in the Municipality to support farmers. He emphasised the need for continuous investment in agricultural technology and infrastructure to boost productivity and secure a sustainable food future. The Assembly presented awards to outstanding farmers to appreciate their efforts. Mr. Ngamah Blay from Sowodadzem emerged as the overall Municipal Best Farmer.
COMMUNITY FORUM HELD AT NEWTOWN
A community forum was held on Thursday 25th July 2024 at Newtown in the Jomoro Municipality.The objective of the forum was to sensitise the residents to monitor and report on issues related to border security and facilitate continuous engagements between the residents and the various security agencies in the area.In attendance was the National Coordinator of the Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), Major General Emmanuel Kotia, the Chief Director of the Western Regional Coordinating Council, Mr Frederick Agyemang (Rep. the Regional Minister), the Municipal Chief Executive for Jomoro Municipal Assembly, Hon. Louisa Iris Arde, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mrs Joyce Akosua Angmorteh Miezah, the Chief of Half Assini, Nana Ayebie Amihere VI, Heads of Security Services, Media Personnel and Representatives from Ghana National Petroleum Corporation.Addressing the residents and security officials at the event, Major General Emmanuel Kotia said the Ghana Boundary Commission is mandated by law to be responsible for the protection of land and maritime boundaries across the country.He said the forum forms part of a series of programs being conducted along all land border communities especially, Newtown where there is a linkage to the maritime boundary to inspect the International Maritime Boundary Line that demarcates Ghana and Cote D’ Ivoire on Ghana’s western territorial integrity.Major General Kotia disclosed that Ghana’s maritime boundary is intact as prescribed by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) agreement and the commission is in collaboration with the National Boundary Commission of Cote D’ Ivoire to continue the inspection of the pillars along the frontiers in the west.He mentioned that the cooperation between the community, government officials, security services and stakeholders in the area had been encouraging and that the commission would continue to engage the local communities and government actors to ensure that the frontiers are well marked and protected at all times.He divulged that cross-border cooperation is very significant and Ghana had recently ratified the AU Convention on Cross-Border Cooperation which would lead to a lot of collaboration between Ghana and her neighbours as far as cross-border issues are concerned.Major General Kotia said it behoves the commission to ensure that all boundary markers are visible for security agents and is currently in discussions with the National Boundary Commission of Cote D’Ivoire to reaffirm the internal boundary marks between Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire. He added that the commission would consult its Ivorian counterpart if there are issues the commission would willingly discuss with them and resolve them amicably.He concluded that the commission is aware of certain issues that had been brought before it and would liaise with the Municipal Assembly to see how they could jointly resolve them. He assured the gathering that as part of the commission’s responsibility, it would identify prime communities on the boundary demarcations and see the support that could be offered to them.The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Louisa Iris Arde on her part said the visit by the National Coordinator of GhBC to the Municipality was timely and the first of its kind since Ghana won the three-year maritime boundary dispute against Cote D’Ivoire in September 2017. She said with that ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) now behind, Ghana still has a long way to go in protecting her borders, especially the maritime boundaries to avert future deadlock.She said Jomoro is the hub of oil exploration and production both on-shore and offshore and as the President’s vision of putting up a 60 Billion United State Dollars Petroleum Hub in the Municipality draws closer, there would be greater security concerns in the area.As the Chairperson of the Municipal Security Council, she assured all and sundry the security agencies are and will always remain on top of their job to protect life, properties and maintain public safety and order.She expressed appreciation to the commission for the zeal with which it keeps a close watch on the country’s international frontiers, including the western boundaries and wished them the most memorable and rewarding visit to Jomoro.The residents were allowed to ask questions and satisfactory answers were provided by the MCE and security officers in charge.A surveillance drone simulation was conducted to confirm if there were irregular activities ongoing at the sea and the land border and the joint maritime patrol team led the National Coordinator and his entourage to inspect pillar 55 that demarcates Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire.
PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO BREAKS GROUND FOR PHASE ONE OF THE PETROLEUM HUB IN JOMORO MUNICIPALITY
The petroleum hub is a ground-breaking megaproject development in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Nzema Traditional Council in the Western Region of Ghana. PHDC is intended to be a leading integrated petroleum complex created to add value to Africa’s upstream and downstream oil and gas value chain. Upon completion, the hub will span over an area of 20,000 acres and will house a complex web of onshore, offshore, and ancillary assets not limited to refineries, petrochemical plants, and storage tanks intended to change the face of the petrochemical industry on the continent. A total of 780,000 jobs will be created during the development phase and beyond with a significant positive outlook on the economy. It is expected to transform the economy through the export tax of about $1.56 billion by 2030, increase GDP by about 70 per cent, and create jobs over 780,000. In a move to actualize the project, the Government of Ghana on 18th June 2024 signed a US$12 billion agreement with TCP-UIC Consortium which comprises Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Ltd., UIC Energy Ghana Ltd., China Wuhan Engineering Co. Ltd., and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. Ltd for the development of the first phase of the Petroleum Hub project in the Jomoro Municipal Area in the Western Region. This project aims at positioning Ghana as the destination for energy trading in the West Africa sub-region. This agreement is a critical step toward the President’s vision of Ghana becoming a regional hub for petroleum refining, storage, and distribution. On 19th August 2024, the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo performed a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony at Nawule in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region for Phase One of the Petroleum Hub Project. In addressing the Chiefs and residents of Jomoro, the President said the successful signing of the phase one agreement between the PHDC and TCPUIC Consortium on 18 June 2024 was a key milestone to bringing us to today and demonstrates government commitment to forwarding strategic partnerships that will drive the energy sector forward and ensure that all Ghanaian homes and industries get access to reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable energy.’’ He added that this is the first phase of our three-phase Hub estimated to cost 12 billion USD and it is expected to resolve in the construction of 300,000 Barrels per day refinery, 3 million cubic meters of storage tanks, petrochemical plant, jetty, and port infrastructure, off-base and ancillary infrastructure and social amenities. He disclosed that the project has been divided into three independent phases, each phase, upon completion, will serve as a stand-alone hub, forming collectively a petrochemical industrial Hub sprawling across some 20,000 acres. He said this method would ensure that no single consortium or investor can halt the project’s progress. He posited that upon conclusion, the project will complement, not compete, with existing refineries in Ghana and the West Africa Region such as Tema Oil Refinery, Sentuo, and Dangote. Led by the private sector, it is designed to capture and sell the African Continental Free Trade Area market, which is valued currently at some 3.4 trillion USD. He said he envisaged a facility equipped with cutting-edge technology, prioritizing environmental sustainability with green buffers supporting local fauna and flora. It will be a benchmark for crude and petroleum product pricing in Africa and promises to create some 780,000 direct and indirect jobs, help stabilise the currency, stimulate local economic development, and position Ghana as Africa’s premier petroleum and chemical petrochemical product. He added that he was confident this hub would be a secure, innovative workplace adhering to the highest industry standards and optimistic TCP-UIC consortium chosen for the first phase possesses the technical expertise and financial strength to meet the regulated timelines and standards. To the esteemed investors, TCP UIC Consortium, China Wuhan Engineering Company Limited, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Company Limited, Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Limited, UIC Energy Ghana Limited, Touchstone UIC Energy Ghana Limited and Touchstone UIC Gamma Investments Limited, he assured them of government’s support in this exercise. Your success is our priority. I am immensely proud of our team and the journey ahead. This project is a bold solution to the challenges confronting the energy sector. To ensure we stay connected to the action, I propose that the headquarters of the Petroleum Health Development Corporation be located in Jomoro and renamed Jomoro Petroleum Hub Development Corporation. To support the project, the President said it is crucial to have a skilled workforce and therefore directed the Ministry of Energy and the Board to ensure the training of some 200,000 skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled Ghanaians in preparation for the project take-off, most of whom should come from the Jomoro enclave. He acknowledged the commitment of the stakeholders and people of Jomoro in generously offering their lives to the development and advancement of this important project. In recognition of their contribution and with deeper appreciation, the President said he had instructed the Ministry of Finance to release as the first step towards the discharge of the liability for compensation from 200 million Cedis to commence the payment of land compensation to the affected communities. He commended the stakeholders whose unwavering efforts to make the project reach this level and I called on them to unite in making this vision a reality for current and future generations. He encouraged Ghanaians to seize the opportunity the project presents and excel in every aspect and urged them to remain focused on the long-term goals and work tirelessly to build a proud nation. In closing, the President expressed gratitude to all who have contributed to the realization of the Petroleum Hub project. ‘’Your hard work and dedication have brought us to this critical moment, and I am confident we will continue to make great strides together. Let us move forward with optimism and determination, knowing that the future of Ghana is bright and full of promise’’. In attendance was Awulae Annor Adjei III (Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema