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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">So,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">I’ve now read this document over several times…. And having been involved in AfriNIC for so long – there are a few observations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Firstly – what’s contained in here is allegations – and allegations that while serious have not been proven in any way. I do not believe though that anyone is in a position to judge the substance
or lack thereof of what this contains from this document alone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Secondly – With these allegations becoming public – and because of the potential reputational harm to AfriNIC – I do believe (and its just an opinion) that they warrant an investigation – and I honestly
believe that said investigation to have _<i>any</i>_ credibility would have to be done entirely externally by a non-biased third party.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Thirdly – I would argue that the outcome of said investigation, while in normal situations in a normal corporate, would be dealt with internally, in this case should be published – in entirety.
The only reason I argue this is that, as members with allegations such as these being made that impact the reputation of _<i>our</i>_ organisation, I think this community has a right to answers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Forth – The board has several choices to make here in my opinion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Ignore it and say nothing – I do not believe that is an option at this point – section 3.4.vii of the AfriNIC bylaws states:
<b><i><u>To disseminate among its members information on all matters affecting the Company and its members and to provide for and be a central channel of communication for the members of the Company and generally for the furtherance and promotion of their interests</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">In the case above, I would argue that that an issue such as the one raised is very definitely a matter that could have material effect on the
company, particularly in light of the fact that the individual seemingly making these allegations states they are asking for compensation – which would presumably be financial<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Conduct a full investigation using an entirely external third party and resolve the matter – I would argue as I have above that in the interests
of the transparency which we aspire to, such a report should be public<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Considering these allegations have now been made public – there is the option of testing them in a court of law and potentially suing for defamation
(I’m not saying this is a good idea and I have no idea the legal implications of it)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">The affected individuals could resign and call it a day – though for me personally – the only time that option would be acceptable would be
in the case of the allegations being proven rather than exactly what they are right now – unproven allegations<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">But I will say – without an investigation and a proper report with proper findings conducted by an external party – I think it would be deeply premature of this community to judge in the absence
of far stronger evidence than one document that is comprised of third hand information and allegations. I also however believe that the board has a duty to the members and this community to respond in the face of allegations which could have material effect
on the company.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Let us see what comes from an investigation – then let us judge – and again – let me be crystal clear- I am making no assumptions in saying this – and I am not defending any party or casting any
blame.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Andrew<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> kaweshe sichali [mailto:kaweshesichali@gmail.com]
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<b>Sent:</b> 13 March 2018 15:48<br>
<b>To:</b> community-discuss@afrinic.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Community-Discuss] No Update from AFRINIC HR and Administration since 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Damola and wide community,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">a lot of mess in the organization, time for the community and members too be concerned. document attached will show the community the cabal who seat on the afrinic board and are failing and interfering in the organization. sex harassment,
threats and embarrassments of staff and witchhunt by members of board. some board member make advanced to women staff. sunday folayani, hyttam, and patrice and entire cabal must resign. ceo overtaken by cabal and cant make own decisions as cabal from board
run organisation. even some board members from nigeria are now contracted to do work afrinic projects conflict of interest.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">investigation must be open. read attached document. afrinic chairman and member of his cabal must resign immediately. they are a shame and will harass and frustrate female employees.<br>
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stay tuned<br>
kaweshe<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PS: dont bother to find who is kaweshe.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 8:35 PM, damola olajide <<a href="mailto:d.olajide72@gmail.com" target="_blank">d.olajide72@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have read the report on <a href="https://www.afrinic.net/images/stories/Library/corp/annual-report-2016.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.afrinic.net/images/stories/Library/corp/annual-report-2016.pdf</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There is neither the mentioning of turnover nor the reasons for departures of staffs in the report.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For example AFRINIC is current recruiting a PR and Marketing Manager as advertised on
<a href="https://www.afrinic.net/en/about/career" target="_blank">
https://www.afrinic.net/en/about/career</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If Mr Yavisht Toolseeya gave plausible and complete explanations in his report, today this job opening would be justifiable.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">regards<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">Damola Olajide<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">Lagos, Nigeria<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 8:40 PM, damola olajide <<a href="mailto:d.olajide72@gmail.com" target="_blank">d.olajide72@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">According to <a href="https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-23/images/AF-23-Slides/3-Dec-15/Yavitsh.pdf" target="_blank">https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-23/images/AF-23-Slides/3-Dec-15/Yavitsh.pdf</a>, there have been a fall in the
turnover from 2010 to 2015 with a spike in 2014.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The reason for departures are for better opportunities according to page 11 of the PDF.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I searched for the recent Afrinic meeting reports on the Afrinic website since days and noticed that there is no report as such as from 2016 till today.<br clear="all">
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<p class="MsoNormal">From the Afrinic website, we can see that the HR and Administration department has grown, but it is hard to make an assessment of its efficiency as there are no reports available recently.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shall the HR department (Mr Yavisht Toolseeya) submit a report for 2018 on the next Afrinic meeting, the Afrinic community will be able to make a diligent assessment of the situation !<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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