Onasis Rosely Kobby is the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations at PHDC
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations and Technical at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Onasis Rosely Kobby, has underscored the need for continuous training and mentorship for Ghanaian journalists covering the extractive sector.
Speaking at the launch of the Africa Extractives Media Fellowship (AEMF) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Kobby stressed the importance of cultivating authoritative voices in the media to deepen public understanding of the sector’s role in national development.
“Effective and accurate reporting helps citizens appreciate the significance of the extractive industries. Continuous training is essential if we are to develop recognised experts within the media fraternity,” he said.
The fellowship, which aims to build the capacity of journalists across Africa to report with depth and impact on extractive issues, drew praise from international partners.
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Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones, said the programme reflects Australia’s commitment to transparency and responsible resource governance.
“This fellowship embodies Australia’s dedication to both responsible resource governance and a responsible media. With over 170 Australian mining companies operating in 30 African countries and investments exceeding 60 billion Australian dollars, we take pride in their contributions to economic growth, sustainable practices, and community development. Here in Ghana, I am always proud to highlight the story of Australian companies’ contributions to the extractives sector over the past fifty years or so,” she said.
Nana Oye Bampoe, a Deputy Chief of Staff who delivered a speech on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, urged the beneficiary journalists to seize the opportunity and serve as ambassadors for the extractive sector.
“To the selected Fellows: you are not merely journalists; you are guardians of resource governance. You stand at the nexus of policy and public truth. Every story you publish, every dataset you scrutinize, and every concession agreement you expose contributes to national accountability,”the Deputy Chief of Staff stated.
“As a government committed to transparency, we welcome scrutiny, not as confrontation, but as partnership. The Reset Agenda is founded on accountability, and we need the media to keep the spotlight fixed where it belongs: on the public interest, environmental justice, and the equitable use of our natural wealth,” she said.
The Africa Extractives Media Fellowship (AEMF) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to enhancing the capacity of journalists across the continent to report with depth, accuracy, and impact on the extractive industries.
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