Conservation Enthusiast Dr Akankwasah Barirega appointed NEMA Executive Director

Conservation enthusiast Dr Akankwasah Barirega has been appointed the new Executive Director for the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Dr. Akankwasah replaces Dr. Tom Okurut who served for ten years at the helm of NEMA since July 1, 2011.  “Following successful completion of a selection process that commenced in October 2020, and upon recommendation from the NEMA board of directors; the Minister for Environment Hon. Sam Cheptoris has appointed Dr. Akankwasah Barirega as Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority effective September 1, 2021, for a period of five (5) years,” a statement from Nema says. Section 22 of…