The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has appointed Dr Akankwasa Barirega as the new Executive Director. The former Makerere University lecturer from the College of Natural Sciences has been serving at the Ministry of Tourism for 12 years in different capacities.
NEMA is the agency responsible for coordinating, monitoring, regulating and supervising environmental management in the country.
Dr. Akankwasa’s will commence on 1st September 2021, replacing Dr. Tom Okurut whose contract expired after having served for 10 years since 2011. The National Environment Act, 2019 stipulates that, the Executive Director shall serve for a period of five years and is eligible for re- appointment for one more term.
“Dr. Akankwasah Barirega has been appointed as our new Executive Director. Appointment takes effect on September 1, 2021. Welcome aboard @ABarirega.” NEMA confirmed with a Tweet.
Campus Bee as well understands that Akankwasa holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resources Management from Makerere University. He is also the Resident Tutor of Nkrumah Hall.
