Ghana’s PHDC Sharpens Project Delivery with Strategic Workforce Training Drive

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Accra | 28 July 2025 - In a decisive push to elevate execution capacity within Ghana’s energy sector, the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has completed a rigorous three-week project management training for its Operations and Technical Department. Led by project execution expert Mohammed Abdul Hamid, the intensive programme was designed to deepen institutional agility, enhance delivery discipline, and support Ghana’s broader industrial agenda.

The training focused on equipping PHDC staff with internationally recognised methodologies for managing complex projects across planning, budgeting, and execution phases. As Ghana accelerates implementation of its petroleum hub strategy, the Corporation’s investment in human capital sends a clear signal: project delivery excellence is now front and centre in the country’s downstream reform.

This initiative aligns with PHDC’s multi-track capacity-building strategy. In a complementary move, staff recently underwent cybersecurity training facilitated by Ghana’s Cybersecurity Authority, ensuring digital safeguards are in place as PHDC integrates more advanced operational technologies. In an era of data-driven infrastructure, such preparedness is no longer optional; it is foundational.

PHDC is also extending its impact beyond internal development. In partnership with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), and Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), the Corporation will co-implement a flagship programme to train 500 Ghanaians in petroleum regulatory and technical disciplines. The upcoming joint initiative, announced in July, is aimed at closing critical skill gaps across the value chain and ensuring Ghana’s workforce is equipped for a globally competitive energy landscape (PHDC Skills Training Partnership).

Ghana’s proactive stance, evidenced by PHDC’s training programmes, reflects an understanding that successful energy hubs are not built on policy alone—they require executional readiness at every level.

With PHDC now positioning itself as an anchor institution capable of coordinating major infrastructure projects, investor confidence is likely to grow. The Corporation’s shift from planning to implementation, backed by targeted capacity upgrades, lays the groundwork for Ghana to claim a leadership role in Africa’s downstream transformation.

Looking ahead, PHDC’s integrated training approach—spanning project management, digital security, and industry-wide collaboration—underscores Ghana’s readiness to deliver. As global energy transitions intersect with African industrial ambitions, Ghana is making the case that it’s not only ready to participate—but to lead.