[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 20 Sep 2024, at 13:05, Eucharia Chimbuzor Nwachukwu <eucharia.nwachukwu at uniport.edu.ng> wrote:
> 
> Just sad to loose Dr. Barry.
> May his gentle soul rest in peace amen.
> 
> Dr. Eucharia Nwachukwu
> University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Sep 19, 2024, 11:35 AM Dr Paulos Nyirenda <paulos at sdnp.org.mw <mailto: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 <http://nic.mw/> & .mw ccTLD: http://www.nic.mw <http://www.nic.mw/>
>> SDNP: http://www.sdnp.org.mw <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 <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. Begin forwarded message:
>> >
>> > 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 m:
>> >     +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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