Nomination of Farell FOLLY as NCSG GNSO Council Representative

[Benjamin Akinmoyeje]

I support Farell's nomination and I know he is committed.

Benjamin

On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 12:11 AM Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com> wrote:

> +1 to Farell's nomination.
>
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> On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 8:12 PM Farell FOLLY <farell at benin2point0.org>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Thanks for nominating me and telling so kind words about me.
>>
>> Being a councilor is a demanding job position that only really devoted
>> and knowledgeable people can commit or volunteer to become.
>>
>> I am willing to accept that challenge and, therefore; I accept the
>> nomination.
>>
>> I also take the opportunity to thanks all those who believe in my
>> willingness to work and contribute, especially Stephanie Perrin. It is an
>> honor that I would like to prove to have deserved.
>>
>> @__f_f__
>>
>> Best Regards
>> ____________________________________
>>
>> (Ekue) Farell FOLLY
>> NCUC Rep. to the NCSG Policy Committee
>> linkedin.com/in/farellf
>>
>>
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>> On 25 May 2019, at 00:24, Yazid AKANHO <
>> 000005822b0a832e-dmarc-request at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> I would like to nominate Farell Folly, the NCUC Rep to our Policy
>> Committee for the position of NCSG GNSO Council Representative.
>>
>> Farell has demonstrated all the capabilities and skills to serve at such
>> a position. With his broad experience in various ICT sectors such as
>> Telecommunications, Information Technology, Regulatory affairs, Internet
>> Governance, just to name a few, I have no doubt that he fulfils all the
>> requirements to serve as councillor.
>>
>> He has done a lot for Policy within the NCSG, especially helping and
>> coaching newcomers and he is constantly promoting diversity.
>>
>> I also take this opportunity to give him a testimony:
>> I have met with Farell 10 years ago when he was a visiting lecturer at
>> the University I was studying. He was the youngest and the most brilliant
>> professor we ever had. He taught us TCP/IP Networks and Signal Processing.
>> Later on, he was the supervisor of my Master Thesis. I got the highest
>> distinction and I am now working at MTN, the 1st Mobile Operator in West
>> Africa.
>> Farell also introduced me and many others to ICANN, including encouraging
>> us to join the NCSG. He's done a lot for our Region and beyond. Farell is
>> an excellent motivator and is always guided by consensus.
>>
>> I hope Farell will accept this nomination.
>>
>> Yazid AKANHO.
>>
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