The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the Regional Internet Registry serving Africa, has officially ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Prof. Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun as Chairman of the Board and Prof. Abdelaziz Hilali as Vice-Chairman, reports ITREALMS.
For years, ITREALMS gathered that the organization has been navigating through turbulent governance challenges. The community’s resilience and unwavering spirit have brought AFRINIC to this defining moment of renewal and hope.
In addition to the new leadership, the current AFRINIC Board is fully constituted with regional and non-regional representatives, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of Africa’s Internet community.
The board comprises Abdelaziz Hilali, representing Northern Africa and vice chair; Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun, representing Western Africa and serving as Chairman; Kaleem Ahmed Usmani; Prof. Kayemba Laurent Ntumba for Central Africa; Carla Sanderson for Southern Africa; Fiona Asonga for Eastern Africa; Benjamin Mark Roberts as a non-regional representative; and Ajao Adewole David, also serving as a non-regional member.
This broad representation underscores AFRINIC’s commitment to ensuring that all regions of Africa and the wider Internet community; have a voice in shaping its policies and direction.
In addition to the new leadership, the current AFRINIC Board is fully constituted with regional and non-regional representatives, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of Africa’s Internet community.
The board comprises Abdelaziz Hilali, representing Northern Africa and vice chair; Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun, representing Western Africa and serving as Chairman; Kaleem Ahmed Usmani; Prof. Kayemba Laurent Ntumba for Central Africa; Carla Sanderson for Southern Africa; Fiona Asonga for Eastern Africa; Benjamin Mark Roberts as a non-regional representative; and Ajao Adewole David, also serving as a non-regional member.
This broad representation underscores AFRINIC’s commitment to ensuring that all regions of Africa and the wider Internet community; have a voice in shaping its policies and direction.
The appointments of Prof. Adedokun and Prof. Hilali to the top positions are expected to strengthen institutional stability, enhance trust, and drive stakeholder engagement across the continent. Both leaders are deeply rooted in Internet governance and bring decades of experience to the table.
Commentators across the African Internet ecosystem have hailed the moment as a turning point for AFRINIC, one that could mark the beginning of a more transparent and community-driven chapter.
“This board represents not just individuals, but the collective aspiration of Africa’s Internet community,” one stakeholder noted. “Together, they carry the responsibility of ensuring AFRINIC grows stronger, credible, and impactful.”
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation journey, AFRINIC’s role in enabling Internet infrastructure, governance, and policy will remain central. The community is optimistic that under this renewed leadership, the organization will be steered toward stability and sustainable growth.
One reflection aptly summarized the mood: One day, we will write these pages in our memoirs, not as isolated accounts, but as a collective history of the African Internet community.
The entire continent now watches as AFRINIC takes this next step, with new leadership at the helm and a diverse board working in service of Africa’s digital future.
Commentators across the African Internet ecosystem have hailed the moment as a turning point for AFRINIC, one that could mark the beginning of a more transparent and community-driven chapter.
“This board represents not just individuals, but the collective aspiration of Africa’s Internet community,” one stakeholder noted. “Together, they carry the responsibility of ensuring AFRINIC grows stronger, credible, and impactful.”
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation journey, AFRINIC’s role in enabling Internet infrastructure, governance, and policy will remain central. The community is optimistic that under this renewed leadership, the organization will be steered toward stability and sustainable growth.
One reflection aptly summarized the mood: One day, we will write these pages in our memoirs, not as isolated accounts, but as a collective history of the African Internet community.
The entire continent now watches as AFRINIC takes this next step, with new leadership at the helm and a diverse board working in service of Africa’s digital future.
Chuks Egbune/Editor
3 comments:
Congratulations my Director, I am sure these organization will see a new and positive change with Prof. Adedokun as their new Head. May Allah in his s infinite mercy guide and protect you, give you the wisdom to lead towards the development of this organization.
Congratulations Sir
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