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

[Nodumo Dhlamini]

Dear All

This very sad and shocking news.

Praying for Dr Barry's family.

Kind regards
Nodumo Dhlamini
Association of African Universities
Ghana

On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 16:01 Barrack Otieno, <otieno.barrack at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
>>
>> ----
>> 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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