[afren] [AfrICANN-discuss] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry

[Omo Oaiya]

We are devastated in WACREN.  Please join us to honor his life and legacy by sharing your memories and messages of condolence at https://boubakarbarry.wacren.net/. 

Kind regards
Omo

> On 19 Sep 2024, at 11:30, Dr Paulos Nyirenda <paulos at sdnp.org.mw> wrote:
> 
> 
> Sad to hear this. I have interacted with Dr. Boubakar Barry on AFTLD, AFRINIC and other forums where he provided wisdom and often humour, sincere condolelnces to his family, will miss him. MHSRIEP.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Paulos
> =====================================
> Dr Paulos B Nyirenda
> NIC.MW & .mw ccTLD: http://www.nic.mw
> SDNP: http://www.sdnp.org.mw
> 
> 
> On 18 Sep 2024 at 10:05, Seun Ojedeji 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 m:
> >     +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987
> >
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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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