[AfrICANN-discuss] Tr : Any update on this? (Was Re Fwd: [members-discuss] AFRINIC Board of Directors Announces Departure of AFRINIC CEO Adiel A. Akplogan)

Wed Nov 19 21:53:07 UTC 2014

Thank you Seun !
We are all "eyes and ears opened" ...
Cheers !
-Olévié-


2014-11-19 21:06 GMT+00:00 Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>:

>
> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Sunday Folayan <sfolayan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Seun and all,
>>
>> The Board will make a statement within the next 2 days.
>>
> Dear Board,
>
> This is to follow-up on the message above.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards
>
>> Thanks and Regards ...
>>
>> Sunday Folayan
>> Vice Chair.
>> AfriNIC Board.
>> On Nov 16, 2014 7:25 PM, "Seun Ojedeji" <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Dear Badru, Board Members
>>
>> It's 2 days now and I am yet to read from you neither did I receive an
>> acknowledgment. I think it will be in order to know the process that is
>> being adopted, unless the silence is an indication that there is no process
>> at the moment and that process is what the board hopes to present to us at
>> the face2face?
>>
>> Again I am writing here as a member who has not seen any evidence of
>> action towards recruiting/replacing the CEO of AfriNIC, member of the ICG,
>> current chair of the NRO etc.
>> That was to emphasis how critical this is, as the position is not just
>> for the sake of AfriNIC community alone but it's more in the interest of
>> the global internet community. There are lots of things happening at the
>> moment and one cannot, I mean cannot afford to loose representation/focus
>> on them!
>>
>> I trust a publicly noticeable action will happen soon and kindly note
>> that it will not be good enough to get to MU just to hear process and not
>> outcome of actions!
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Regards
>> sent from Google nexus 4
>> kindly excuse brevity and typos.
>> On 14 Nov 2014 09:05, "Seun Ojedeji" <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you Badru, I also guessed as much. Looking forward to the official
>>> response from the board.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> sent from Google nexus 4
>>> kindly excuse brevity and typos.
>>> On 14 Nov 2014 08:31, "Badru Ntege" <badru.ntege at nftconsult.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>   No this is not from board.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   On 11/14/14, 10:25 AM, "Nii Narku Quaynor" <quaynor at ghana.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>   Please...is this from the board and what is the speculation of fire
>>>> in the house all about?
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 13, 2014, at 21:08, "jnoulaye at yahoo.fr" <jnoulaye at yahoo.fr>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>   Hi Seun,
>>>>     I'm always happy to hear you.
>>>> There is no fire in the house.
>>>> Surely the board will communicate further details on the matter at the
>>>> suitable time.
>>>> Be sure that there will be no fault into the process.
>>>>
>>>>  Regards,
>>>> Janvier Ngnoulaye.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  ------------------------------
>>>>  *De: *"Seun Ojedeji" <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>
>>>> *À: *"Badru Ntege" <badru.ntege at nftconsult.com>
>>>> *Cc: *"Sunday Folayan" <sfolayan at gmail.com>, "AfriNIC Discuss" <
>>>> members-discuss at afrinic.net>
>>>> *Envoyé: *Jeudi 13 Novembre 2014 12:42:04
>>>> *Objet: *Re: Any update on this? (Was Re Fwd: [members-discuss]
>>>> AFRINIC Board        of Directors Announces Departure of AFRINIC CEO Adiel
>>>> A. Akplogan)
>>>>
>>>>   Hello Badru,
>>>>
>>>>  Thanks for your response. From your message it seem something is
>>>> already on-going. However, while we look forward to the full update in
>>>> Mauritius, may i ask that you briefly tell us about the process you refer?
>>>> at least this will help understand efforts that is already being made.
>>>>
>>>>  Kindly note that I am speaking here as a member who has not seen any
>>>> evidence of action.
>>>>
>>>>  Regards
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Badru Ntege <
>>>> badru.ntege at nftconsult.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Seun
>>>>
>>>>  Thank you for your concern and allow me to apologize for net getting
>>>> a response back to you in time.  A process is going on and i will admit it
>>>> has had a number of challenges.
>>>>
>>>>  The board will have a full update on the matter in the next meeting
>>>> which will be held in Mauritius.
>>>>
>>>>  I hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>>  regards
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Badru Ntege
>>>> Group CEO
>>>> NFT Consult Ltd
>>>> badru.ntege at nftconsult.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  On Nov 12, 2014, at 4:07 PM, Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>     Dear Board Members,
>>>>
>>>>  Its 2 days now that i sent a mail about this subject matter and i have
>>>> not heard any response either in acknowledgement or otherwise. This silence
>>>> from members of the board brings me to be concerned, as it seem there is no
>>>> update on this subject matter and i am just hoping that i am wrong about
>>>> this.
>>>>
>>>>  Maybe its worth noting that the current CEO leaves by Jan(according to
>>>> the mail sent by chairman of the board) and this month is already exhausted
>>>> which leaves us with just *ONE*month left (considering that the month
>>>> of Jan usually will be a transitioning period between the outgoing and
>>>> incoming CEO). Again unless i have missed something, i expect that
>>>> necessary publications towards recruiting the new CEO should have been on
>>>> the website by now.
>>>>
>>>>  It is inview of this and as a member of this community, that i am
>>>> asking that the members of the board kindly provide update on the status of
>>>> getting a replacement for the outgoing CEO. It is my hope that all members
>>>> of the board are on this list and just to make sure, i have directly
>>>> addressed this to the chairman and vice chairman of the board with the CEO
>>>> in copy (incase the CEO could forward this request through the appropriate
>>>> channel).
>>>>
>>>>  Thanks
>>>>
>>>>  Regards
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 5:35 PM, Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>> I may have missed something (kindly pardon and tell me what I have
>>>> missed). Considering that there is not going to be an AGM before the
>>>> departure of the outgoing CEO and considering that the board chair in
>>>> person of Mr Badru indicated in mid-September that a process to recruit a
>>>> new CEO will commence and since I have not seen any public information
>>>> regarding this I thought I should ask for update.
>>>> It will be good to know what the state of things are in the process
>>>> since there will be no opportunity to formerly update the community
>>>> members. Again I apologize if a publicly know action is already in effect
>>>> and I will appreciate if I can be pointed to it.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Regards
>>>> sent from Google nexus 4
>>>> kindly excuse brevity and typos.
>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>>> From: "AFRINIC Communication" <comm-announce at afrinic.net>
>>>> Date: 17 Sep 2014 15:29
>>>> Subject: [members-discuss] AFRINIC Board of Directors Announces
>>>> Departure of AFRINIC CEO Adiel A. Akplogan
>>>> To: <announce at afrinic.net>
>>>> Cc:
>>>>
>>>>   *Port Louis, Mauritius, 17 September 2014.* Badru Ntege, the
>>>> Chairman of AFRINIC's Board, announces today that AFRINIC's founding CEO,
>>>> Mr. Adiel A. Akplogan, will be leaving his position on 31st January
>>>> 2015.
>>>>  "It is with great humility and a bright vision for AFRINIC's future
>>>> that I'm leaving my position as CEO of AFRINIC," said Mr. Akplogan. "It was
>>>> not an easy decision for me to take, but after 10 years of engagement with
>>>> and for the community, the time has come for me to move on and spare time
>>>> to catch up with my family.It <http://family.it/> has been an honor to
>>>> serve the AFRINIC community, and watch it grow into the incredibly dynamic
>>>> and engaging body it has now become."
>>>>  After leading AFRINIC's accreditation process to become the world's
>>>> fifth Regional Internet Registry (RIR), Mr. Akplogan was appointed by the
>>>> Board and became AFRINIC's first CEO in June 2004. Under his leadership,
>>>> AFRINIC has made significant progress and has grown into a respected
>>>> regional organisation, positioning Africa as a key player in the regional
>>>> and global Internet technical community. Over these years, AFRINIC has also
>>>> acquired a solid reputation amongst its peers, its members, other
>>>> stakeholders as well as the global Internet industry.
>>>>  "Mr Akplogan has been exemplary in nurturing AFRINIC from inception,
>>>> providing outstanding leadership over his ten years as CEO. He built a
>>>> workforce at the Secretariat with the potential and capability to continue
>>>> the great work started.  It has been an honor and a privilege for me to
>>>> work with a CEO like Mr. Akplogan," said Badru Ntege, Chairman of the
>>>> AFRINIC Board of Directors. "AFRINIC's success today is unequivocally a
>>>> testament to his tireless efforts in building a sound organization centered
>>>> on collaboration, consensus building, Internet centered value. We hope
>>>> that, as a community, we will continue to benefit from his experience and
>>>> passion. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mr. Akplogan for his
>>>> engagement with the community and his service over the past 10 years at
>>>> AFRINIC, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours."
>>>>  Passionate about the Internet and its values, Mr. Akplogan has always
>>>> campaigned for an Internet in Africa that is open and affordable to
>>>> effectively support permission-less innovation as driver for sustainable
>>>> socio-economical development in the region.
>>>>  "Our region is so full of potentials, especially when it comes to the
>>>> digital economy, and AFRINIC must continue to position itself to ensure it
>>>> plays a critical role in supporting the upcoming changes," concluded Mr.
>>>> Akplogan. "At this junction, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to
>>>> all those who have contributed to the success of AFRINIC and to the great
>>>> team that we have built up over the years that has supported the growth of
>>>> the organisation and the community. Together we have achieved great things
>>>> for both Africa and AFRINIC and without your dedication and the support of
>>>> the various Boards over the years, none of this would have been possible. I
>>>> have the utmost confidence that AFRINIC will continue to grow stronger and
>>>> stronger in the coming years."
>>>>  A farewell event will be organised for the outgoing CEO during
>>>> AFRINIC-21 meeting being held in Mauritius from 22-28 November. We would
>>>> like to invite the community to join us for this special event.
>>>>  *Appointment of a New CEO*
>>>>  AFRINIC Board of Directors will immediately launch a CEO search
>>>> process that will culminate in the appointment of a new CEO as soon as
>>>> possible. In the mean time all measure will be taken to ensure a smooth
>>>> transition including business continuity.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> [Apologies for cross-posting]
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> *Seun Ojedeji, Federal University Oye-Ekiti web:
>>>>   http://www.fuoye.edu.ng <http://www.fuoye.edu.ng/> Mobile: +2348035233535
>>>> **alt email:  <http://goog_1872880453/>seun.ojedeji at fuoye.edu.ng
>>>> <seun.ojedeji at fuoye.edu.ng>*
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>>>>  The key to understanding is humility - my view !
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>>>> *Seun Ojedeji, Federal University Oye-Ekiti web:
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>>>> email: <http://goog_1872880453/>seun.ojedeji at fuoye.edu.ng
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>>>>  The key to understanding is humility - my view !
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