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

[Dr Paulos Nyirenda]

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
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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
> 
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> Sent from my mobile
> kindly excuse typos
> 
> On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 10:01am 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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