Leadership Team
Meet the dedicated leaders driving transparency and efficiency in premix fuel distribution
Hon. Emelia Arthur
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Member of Parliament, Shama Constituency
Date of Appointment: January 2025
Vision for the Sector
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.
Educational Background & Expertise
The Minister holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and brings extensive experience in policy analysis, gender inclusion, and natural resource governance. Her expertise positions her well to drive transformative policies in the fisheries sector.
Parliamentary Service
As the Member of Parliament representing the Shama Constituency, Hon. Arthur brings valuable legislative experience and deep understanding of coastal community needs to her ministerial role.
Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor
Board Chair, National Premix Fuel Committee
Member of Parliament, South Dayi Constituency
Political Background
Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor is a distinguished Ghanaian politician representing the South Dayi constituency in the Volta Region. As a member of the National Democratic Congress, he has served with distinction from the 7th Parliament (January 2017 - January 2021) through the 8th Parliament (January 2021 - January 2025) and continues in the current 9th Parliament (January 2025 - January 2029), bringing over 8 years of legislative experience and parliamentary expertise to his role.
Leadership Role
As Board Chair of the National Premix Fuel Committee, Hon. Dafeamekpor provides strategic oversight and policy direction for premix fuel distribution across Ghana's fishing communities, ensuring transparency and effective governance in the sector.
Ebow Mensah
Administrator
Date of Appointment: 29th January 2025
Leadership Focus
- • Promoting transparency and accountability in premix fuel management
- • Implementing automation and tracking systems
- • Ensuring equitable distribution and community development
Commitment
Mr. Mensah's appointment reflects the government's commitment to sustainable development in fishing communities through L.I. 2233 compliance and resource reinvestment.
Organizational Structure
Board Chair
Strategic oversight and policy direction for the Committee
Administrator
Overall leadership and policy direction for the Secretariat
Director for Monitoring & Evaluation
Technical support for achieving Secretariat objectives
Director for Administration
Supervision of administrative policies and support services
National Premix Fuel Committee (NPFC)
The NPFS operates under the National Premix Fuel Committee, which formulates policy and ensures compliance.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Defeamekpor | Chairperson, Minister's Nominee |
| 2 | Ebow Mensah | Secretary, Premix Administrator |
| 3 | Ms Marian W.A. Kpakpah | Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| 4 | Mr. Stephen Langmatey Nadu | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition |
| 5 | Rosina Williams | Fisheries Commission |
| 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 | Industry Coordinator, AOMC |
| 10 | James Essoun | MoFA Representative |
| 11 | Julius Annang Ashitey | MoFA Representative |
| 12 | Josephine Yankson | MoFA Representative |