The leadership of Youth for Nzema-Manle in the Western Region has expressed their heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing George Blay Morkeh from Jomoro Constituency as the board chairman of Petroleum Hub Development Corporation.

In a press statement issued and signed by Miezah Archer of the Nzema-Manle youth group, he appreciated "The people of Jomoro and the wider Nzemaland community extend their profound appreciation to John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of Ghana, for his unwavering commitment to inclusive development and community-centred leadership".

"The appointment of Hon George Blay Morkeh, a distinguished son of Nzemaland, as the Board Chairman of the Petroleum Hub stands as a powerful demonstration of the President’s dedication to ensuring that communities hosting major national projects benefit directly from leadership representation," he added.

He took the opportunity to thank the Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Transport Minister, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, for playing a vital role in this laudable appointment.

"We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the Deputy Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Hon. Dorcas Afo-Toffey, for her steadfast advocacy and influential support in this process," he acknowledged.

He further appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to consider Dr George Sipa Yankey for a national political appointment.

"In the timeless words of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, “Please, sir, I want some more.” In that same spirit—respectful, hopeful, and forward-looking—we humbly appeal to H.E. the President of the Republic of Ghana to kindly consider another deserving son of Nzemaland, Hon. Dr. George Sipa-Adjah Yankey, for a suitable national appointment", he urged.

Read the full statement below:

Youth for Nzema-Maanle Appreciates Prez Mahama's Appointment Of Hon George Blay-Morkeh as Board Chair of Petroleum Hub

The people of Jomoro and the wider Nzemaland community extend their profound appreciation to HE John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of Ghana, for his unwavering commitment to inclusive development and community-centred leadership.

The appointment of Hon George Blay Morkeh, a distinguished son of Nzemaland, as the Board Chairman of the Petroleum Hub stands as a powerful demonstration of the President’s dedication to ensuring that communities hosting major national projects benefit directly from leadership representation.

We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the Deputy Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Hon Dorcas Afo-Toffey, for her steadfast advocacy and influential support in this process.

Her efforts have ensured that local expertise and indigenous knowledge are brought to the highest decision-making level of the Petroleum Hub project, reflecting her unwavering commitment to the welfare and advancement of the people of Jomoro.

The community further extends warm congratulations to Hon. George Blay Morkeh on his well-deserved appointment.

As a proud son of Nzemaland, his elevation brings great honour to the area. We are confident that his leadership will make a significant contribution to addressing the longstanding land challenges surrounding the project and accelerate the full operationalisation of the Petroleum Hub in Jomoro.

His stewardship is expected to help unlock the great economic potential the project holds for Jomoro, Nzemaland, the Western Region, and the nation as a whole.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in the journey toward transformative development in Nzemaland, and we remain optimistic about the positive impact it will have.

In the timeless words of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, “Please, sir, I want some more.” In that same spirit—respectful, hopeful, and forward-looking—we humbly appeal to H.E. the President of the Republic of Ghana to kindly consider another deserving son of Nzemaland, Hon Dr George Sipa-Adjah Yankey, for a suitable national appointment.

His extensive experience, proven competence, and longstanding service to the nation make him an invaluable asset whose contributions would further strengthen the administration’s development agenda, particularly in the Western Region.

We remain grateful and optimistic about the continued attention being given to our region and its capable sons and daughters.

From: Youth For Nzema-Maanle and Western Region Development

Signed: Snr Miezah Archer