[afnog] [afren] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry

[Seun Ojedeji]

Quite sad to read this. May God grant his family the grace during this
trying time..may his soul rest in peace

Regards

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kindly excuse typos

On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 10:01 am Omo Oaiya, <omo.oaiya at wacren.net> wrote:

> Dear Community,
>
> It has been a while since I messaged this list, and it is with deep sorrow
> that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Boubakar Barry, the CEO of
> WACREN.
>
> Boubakar was a pillar of leadership and vision, whose contributions to our
> community and the broader African research and education network have been
> immense. His absence will be deeply felt.
>
> Please keep Dr. Barry, his family, and the WACREN team in your thoughts
> and prayers during this difficult time.
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Venant Palanga <vpalanga at gmail.com>
> *Subject: **Reminder to God of Dr. Boubakar Barry*
> *Date: *18 September 2024 at 14:18:22 WEST
> *To: *WACREN Members <members at wacren.net>
> *Cc: *WACREN Secretariat <secretariat at wacren.net>
>
> *Dear Members/Community/AfricaConnect partners,*
>
> *With heavy grief, WACREN announces the passing of our Chief Executive
> Officer, Dr Boubakar Barry. *
>
> *Dr. Barry was a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment and passion
> guided WACREN and our community to remarkable growth and success over 13
> years. His leadership and dedication will be deeply missed. His
> achievements will continue to inspire us.*
>
> *The Board, management and staff of WACREN are deeply saddened by this
> unfortunate news. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Barry's family
> and close associates during this difficult time. *
>
> *Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. *
>
> *May his soul rest in peace.*
>
> *Dr Venant Eyouléki T. G. Palanga*
> Chairman of the Board of Directors/Président du Conseil d'Administration
> WACREN
> Lomé, TOGO
>
>
>
> *Omo OAIYA*
> Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la Stratégie | WACREN
> <http://www.wacren.net>
> m: +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987
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