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NPFS

National Premix Fuel Secretariat

Empowering Ghana's fishing communities through efficient premix fuel distribution, comprehensive support services, and sustainable fisheries development.

National Premix Fuel Secretariat, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Accra, Ghana

+233 554 420 970

info@npfs.gov.gh

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About NPFS

  • Overview
  • Mission & Vision
  • Leadership

Services

  • Premix Fuel Distribution
  • Automation System
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Technical Support

Programs

  • Community Development
  • Capacity Building
  • Sustainability Initiatives
  • Youth Engagement

Resources

  • Research & Publications
  • Reports & Data
  • Guidelines & Policies
  • Downloads
  • News & Media

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  • Fisher Portal
  • Contact Us

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Leadership and governance

Meet the people responsible for the Secretariat and the committee that directs national premix fuel policy.

Key leaders

Secretariat and committee leadership

Hon. Emelia Arthur, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Ministerial leadership

Hon. Emelia Arthur

Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Member of Parliament, Shama Constituency. Appointed in January 2025.

Hon. Emelia Arthur has outlined a comprehensive vision for sustainable growth in Ghana's fisheries and aquaculture sector. Under her leadership, the Ministry oversees the National Premix Fuel Secretariat, ensuring transparent and efficient fuel distribution to fishing communities nationwide.

Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, Chairperson, Minister's Nominee

Committee leadership

Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor

Chairperson, Minister's Nominee

Ebow Mensah, Administrator

Secretariat leadership

Ebow Mensah

Administrator

Appointed
29 January 2025

Leads the Secretariat's work on transparent premix fuel management, automated tracking, and community development.

Ebow Mensah has more than 15 years of experience in project planning, organizational development, and socio-economic policy. His previous work includes roles at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and collaboration with trade union organizations. His appointment supports the Secretariat mandate under L.I. 2233 and the reinvestment of premix fuel proceeds in fishing communities.

Education

  • Master's in Development ManagementUniversity of Torino, Italy
  • Post Graduate Diploma in EducationUniversity of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • B.A. in African StudiesUniversity of Cape Coast, Ghana

Governance

National Premix Fuel Committee

The committee formulates policy and oversees the Secretariat's compliance with the National Premix Fuel Committee Regulations, 2016.

  1. 1

    Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor

    Chairperson, Minister's Nominee

  2. 2

    Ebow Mensah

    Secretary, Premix Administrator

  3. 3

    Ms Marian W.A. Kpakpah

    Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture

  4. 4

    Mr. Stephen Langmatey Nadu

    Ministry of Energy and Green Transition

  5. 5

    Rosina Williams

    Fisheries Commission

  6. 6

    Mamaga Delight Esi Ametepe

National Inland and Canoe Fishermen Council

  • 7

    Richard Kofi Dadzie

    Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council

  • 8

    Jacob Kabore Tetteh Ageke

    National Fisheries Association of Ghana

  • 9

    Dr. Riverson Oppong

    Association of Oil Marketing Companies

  • 10

    James Essoun

    Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development

  • 11

    Julius Annang Ashitey

    Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development

  • 12

    Josephine Yankson

    Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development

  • National Premix Fuel Committee members
    No.NameRole or organization
    1Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami DafeamekporChairperson, Minister's Nominee
    2Ebow MensahSecretary, Premix Administrator
    3Ms Marian W.A. KpakpahMinistry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
    4Mr. Stephen Langmatey NaduMinistry of Energy and Green Transition
    5Rosina WilliamsFisheries Commission
    6Mamaga Delight Esi AmetepeNational Inland and Canoe Fishermen Council
    7Richard Kofi DadzieGhana National Canoe Fishermen Council
    8Jacob Kabore Tetteh AgekeNational Fisheries Association of Ghana
    9Dr. Riverson OppongAssociation of Oil Marketing Companies
    10James EssounMinistry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
    11Julius Annang AshiteyMinistry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
    12Josephine YanksonMinistry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development