The National Fire Authority has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer with the consultation of the Minister for Local Government and the NFA Board.

Manasa Lesuma is now the new National Fire Authority CEO and takes up the position from today.

Lesuma who is a former civil servant has worked at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for over 11 years.

NFA Board Chairman John O’Connor says the appointment comes at a very timely manner as NFA’s Strategic Plan going forward has been endorsed by the NFA Board.