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