Board Of Directors

The 8th Board of Directors for NEMA was inaugurated on 31st. May, 2021. The National Environment Act No.5 of 2019 requires the Board to have one representative from the Ministry of Water and Environment and others who are not public officers. The following are the members of the NEMA Board:

  • Prof. James Okot-Okumu - Board Chairperson
  • Barirega Akankwasah, PhD - Executive Director & Board Secretary
  • Dr. Priscilla Nyadoi - Member
  • Dr.Charles Ekure - Member
  • Dr. Florence Grace Adongo - Member
  • Eng. Katwiremu Yorokamu Bategana - Member
  • Ms. Christine Mayengo - Member
  • Mr. Can Amos Lapenga - Member
  • Mr. Jimmy Chemonges Kuka - Member

Board members hold office for a tenure of three years and are eligible for reappointment for one more term.