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

[Barrack Otieno]

Dear Omo,

We have lost a gentle giant. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his
family, WACREN and the African Community.

Regards

On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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> Sent from my mobile
> 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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