Former National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) executive director(ED), Dr Tom Okia Okurut is Dead.
It is reported that he breathed his last today after brain surgery at yet to be disclosed hospital.
His death has been confirmed by the Authority in a social media post.
“We have just learnt of the untimely passing of Dr Tom Okia Okurut,who was the Executive Director of NEMA from 2011 to 2021.we shall share details in due course”,NEMA posted.
Okurut served as ED for NEMA for over 10 years , having been appointed in 2011.
Several Ugandans took to social media to commiserate with the family of late Dr Tom Okurut.
Speaker Anita Among said that Okurut was a dedicated servant of our nation ” Who unfortunately left us after Undergoing brain surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time .May his soul rest in peace.
Information concerning the Vigil and furneal Ceremonies are yet to be vailed and we shall keep you posted about this developing story.
Rest in peace Dr Tom Okurut
