[afnog] [afren] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry
Sami Salih
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Wed Sep 18 15:57:37 UTC 2024
My condolences to his family and his team at WACREN.
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From: afnog <afnog-bounces at afnog.org> on behalf of Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:05:49 PM
To: Omo Oaiya <omo.oaiya at wacren.net>
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Subject: Re: [afnog] [afren] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry
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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On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 10:01 am Omo Oaiya, <omo.oaiya at wacren.net<mailto: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.
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From: Venant Palanga <vpalanga at gmail.com<mailto: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<mailto:members at wacren.net>>
Cc: WACREN Secretariat <secretariat at wacren.net<mailto: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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