{"id":25600,"date":"2025-04-05T06:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T06:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/new_site2\/?p=25600"},"modified":"2025-04-05T06:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T06:44:51","slug":"9th-nema-board-takes-oath-in-a-grand-inauguration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/9th-nema-board-takes-oath-in-a-grand-inauguration\/","title":{"rendered":"9TH NEMA Board Takes Oath in a Grand Inauguration"},"content":{"rendered":"

By William Lubuulwa – Senior Public Relations Officer – NEMA.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

KAMPALA, Thursday, 3rd<\/sup> April<\/strong> \u2013 In a ceremony filled with pomp and glamour, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on Thursday inaugurated its 9th Board of Directors at the NEMA House in Kampala, ushering in a new era of environmental governance in Uganda.<\/span><\/p>\n

The swearing-in event, presided over by the Minister of Water and Environment, marked the official commencement of the three-year tenure for the newly appointed Board following Cabinet approval. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking government officials, environmentalists, and stakeholders from various sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

State Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Beatrice Anywar who represented<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>Water<\/span> and Environment Minister Hon. Sam Cheptoris, commended the outgoing Board for its dedicated service, noting that the new team would build on their achievements to strengthen environmental policies, promote sustainable development, and ensure compliance with environmental laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

The newly inaugurated Board members took an oath of office, pledging to uphold Uganda\u2019s environmental laws in the execution of their duties. They will undergo an induction program to familiarize themselves with NEMA\u2019s policies, governance structures, and the state of environmental management in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 9th NEMA Board comprises:<\/span><\/p>\n