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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">8<sup>th</sup> <span> </span><span> </span>April
2024<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 252pt;text-indent:36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">From: Poncelet
O. Ileleji<span></span></span></p>
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</span><a href="mailto:pileleji@Jokkolabs.co" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">pileleji@Jokkolabs.co</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
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+220 7456362<span></span></span></p>
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+220 9912508<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Dear <span> </span>Sir /
Madam,<u><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span></span></span></u></span></p>
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<h2 align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:windowtext">COVER LETER – PONCELET ILELEJI<span></span></span></u></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">ATTENDANCE OF ICANN80 THROUGH CROP<span></span></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I am
writing to express my keen interest in serving as a Non-Commercial Stakeholder
Group (NPOC) Member for the Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) to
attend the upcoming ICANN80 meeting in Kigali. As an active participant in the
internet governance community, I am enthusiastic about contributing my expertise
and insights to advance the objectives of CROP and represent the interests of
non-commercial stakeholders at the ICANN meeting. I have been involved in NPOC
since inception and have served as membership Chair, Policy Chair, NCSG Exco
and served within the ICANN<span> </span>Strategic
meeting working group in the early days.<span>
</span>Am currently serving in the UASG working group.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">With 28
plus year <span> </span>of experience with the
Internet ecosystem , such as internet governance, non-profit leadership,
community engagement, etc, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting
the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and multi-stakeholder
collaboration in internet governance processes. I have actively engaged in
various ICANN working groups, policy discussions, and capacity-building
initiatives, where I have advocated for the interests of non-commercial
stakeholders and contributed to policy development efforts.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My
qualifications for serving as an NPOC Member for CROP include:<span></span></span></p>
<ol start="1" type="1" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In-depth understanding of
ICANN's multi-stakeholder model and policy development processes.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Extensive experience in
representing non-commercial interests and advocating for a free, open, and
accessible internet.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong communication and
negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build consensus and
facilitate constructive dialogue among diverse stakeholders.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrated leadership in
community outreach and capacity building, particularly in underserved
regions and communities.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Commitment to promoting
diversity, equity, and inclusion within the internet governance ecosystem.<span></span></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Attending
the ICANN80 meeting in Kigali presents a valuable opportunity to engage with
stakeholders from around the world, contribute to policy discussions on
critical issues affecting the internet, and strengthen relationships within the
ICANN community. I am particularly interested in leveraging this opportunity to
amplify the voices of non-commercial stakeholders, advocate for the adoption of
policies that uphold internet freedom and human rights, and foster greater
participation from underrepresented regions and communities.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I am
fully committed to fulfilling the responsibilities of an NPOC Member for CROP,
including actively participating in preparatory meetings, representing the
interests of CROP members at the ICANN meeting, and reporting back to the CROP
community on key outcomes and developments.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thank you
for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of serving
as an NPOC Member for CROP and contributing to the success of the ICANN80
meeting in Kigali. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with fellow
stakeholders and advance our shared goals of promoting a safe, secure, and
inclusive internet for all.<span></span></span></p>
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<p style="background:white;margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white">Yours Sincerely<span></span></span></p>
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<p style="background:white;margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white">Poncelet O. Ileleji<span></span></span></p>
<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><font face="monospace">Poncelet O. Ileleji<br></font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">Jokkolabs Banjul - Lead / CEO<br></font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">Sait Matty Road, Bakau, Adjacent to Swedish Consulate</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">KMC, The Gambia</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">P O Box 4496 Bakau,KMC, The Gambia</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">Skype: pons_utd</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">Tel Direct Office: +220 4495115</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">Tel Mobile/Whatsapp: +220 9912508<br></font></b></div><b><font face="monospace">LinkedIn: Jokkolabs Banjul<br></font></b><div><b><font face="monospace">Facebook: Jokkolabs Banjul</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace">Twitter: @jBanjul</font></b></div><div><b><font face="monospace"><br></font></b></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>