<div dir="ltr"><p>Dear Delegates,</p><p>I am <b>Abdou MFOPA POUNTOUGNIGNI</b>, President of the ISOC Cameroon Chapter, and I am honored to submit my candidacy for the 2025 Chapter Advisory Council Steering Committee. My journey with ISOC Cameroon has been both challenging and inspiring, as I’ve led efforts to bridge the digital divide and enhance Internet governance within our community. This experience has fueled my passion for ensuring that the Internet remains open, inclusive, and safe for all.</p><p>As a candidate, my vision for the Chapters Advisory Council is clear:<br><strong>1. Strengthen Global Collaboration:</strong> I aim to foster greater engagement across chapters worldwide, promoting active participation and mutual learning.<br><strong>2. Promote Capacity Building:</strong> By 2025, I hope to see the Council leading efforts to equip chapters with the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to thrive, particularly in underserved regions.<br><strong>3. Address Emerging Challenges:</strong> I am committed to advancing solutions to pressing issues like cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and governance, ensuring that every region's voice is heard.</p><p>My background in telecommunications, entrepreneurship, and leadership positions me well to contribute to these goals. I have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by developing regions, and I bring a unique perspective on how to address them. I am confident that my ability to bridge the gap between technical and policy issues will be an asset to the Steering Committee and to ISOC chapters globally.</p><p>Together, we can build a stronger, more united network that advances ISOC's mission and ensures a fair and inclusive Internet for everyone.</p><p>I humbly ask for your support and your vote.</p><p>Sincerely,<br></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><table style="direction:ltr;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size:0;height:12px;line-height:0"></td></tr><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="width:100%;line-height:normal"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:Arial;text-align:left"><img style="height:69px" src="https://d36urhup7zbd7q.cloudfront.net/4984542279761920/4726274621964288/signoff.gif?ck=1654863467.18" alt="Abdou Mfopa" height="69"></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="line-height:0;height:16px;max-width:600px"></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial;line-height:1.15;color:#000"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;padding:.01px 14px 0.01px 0.01px;width:65px"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/ucwebapp.wisestamp.com/38235ce5-fd49-430c-9e53-977f669c1971/IMG20170929WA0001.crop_399x347_164,0.preview.format_png.resize_200x.png" height="auto" width="65" style="width:65px;vertical-align:initial;border-radius:0;display:block;height:auto"></td><td valign="top" style="padding:.01px 0.01px 0.01px 14px;vertical-align:top;border-left:solid 1px #bdbdbd"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="line-height:1.2;padding:.01px;font-family:Arial"><span style="text-transform:initial;font-weight:bold;color:#646464;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.2;font-size:16px"> Abdou MFOPA P. </span><br><span style="text-transform:initial;font-weight:bold;color:#646464;line-height:1.2;font-size:13px">President, ISOC Cameroon Chapter<br>Ingénieur en Télécommunications / Expert en Entrepreneuriat International et PME </span></td></tr><tr><td nowrap style="padding:14px 0.01px 0.01px 0.01px;white-space:nowrap"><p style="margin:.1px;line-height:1"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"><a href="" style="text-decoration:unset" target="_blank" title="Call (+237)242130239 via 3CX"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"> (+237)242130239 </span></a>  |  <a href="" style="text-decoration:unset" target="_blank" title="Call (+237)698985588 via 3CX"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"> (+237)698985588 </span></a>  |  <a href="http://www.mfopa.com" style="text-decoration:unset" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"> www.mfopa.com </span></a></span></p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap style="padding:7px 0.01px 0.01px 0.01px;white-space:nowrap"><p style="margin:.1px;line-height:1"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"><a href="mailto:abdou@mfopa.com" style="text-decoration:unset" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"> abdou@mfopa.com </span></a>  |  <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=P.O.+Box+8098+Yaounde-+Cameroon" style="text-decoration:unset" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:#212121;white-space:nowrap"> P.O. Box 8098 Yaounde- Cameroon </span></a></span></p></td>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