<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="">Dear Colleagues,<br class=""><br class="">As we approach the end of the year 2022, I would like to seize this opportunity to thank our Resource and Associate Members, the wider Community and Stakeholders, for your unwavering support throughout the year as we continue to drive AFRINIC to the next stage of our development with the evolution of the Internet on the African Continent amidst challenges.<br class=""><br class="">On behalf of the Directors, we would like to thank the dedicated staff of AFRINIC who have continued to work cohesively and diligently to support AFRINIC as the company continues to add value to our resource members and various stakeholders.<br class=""><br class="">We have come a long way since AFRINIC's formation in 2004 and with the continued support of our members and stakeholders, AFRINIC continues on its core Vision and Mission of serving the Africa Service Region.<br class=""><br class="">Please allow me now to wish you all a very best this Festive Season and Happy New Year.<br class=""><br class="">Best regards,<br class=""><br class="">Benjamin Eshun<br class="">Chairman, AFRINIC Board of Directors</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><img apple-inline="yes" id="FA7F0019-9777-463A-A907-0ED51FCCCE5F" src="cid:6CD4E481-9FF4-4C8A-BD6E-485D84FE2B32" class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></body></html>