The Speaker of , Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed his steadfast dedication to the Petroleum Hub initiative, exhorting the Minister of Finance, Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson, to allocate funds for compensating individuals whose lands were acquired for the project in the Mid-Year Budget Review.
In response to a statement from the Chairman of the Energy Committee advocating for an administrative directive to this effect, Speaker Bagbin clarified that, while he lacks the authority to issue such mandates, he will leverage his position to earnestly appeal to and galvanize the Minister of Finance to incorporate a $300 million compensation package into the Mid-Year Budget.
Speaker Bagbin underscored that the Petroleum Hub project is pivotal to resolving Ghana's energy challenges, emphasizing that concerted national efforts and synergy are indispensable for its fruition.
