Like all his friends and colleagues, I was shocked by the sudden passing of Br. Issa. He was a great soul, and an engaging and passionate human being. He was a fully dedicated development professional. We became instantly friends despite the age difference. I had the chance to work with him from the beginning when I joined IsDB. In this context, I witnessed the depth of his knowledge in meetings at TRG, BEC, and OPRC. We also collaborated in the reform of the procurement guidelines with sister MDBs and during the review process of the DoA Matrix. He was always passionate to uphold the highest standards for the Bank. On a personal note, Br. Issa and I traveled together on a road trip from Berkeley to Hollywood and Las Vegas after our classes at UC Berkeley for our IE Business School MBA. Our bonds were strong. He called me Tonton (his mother's last name is Diallo like me) and I called him Chief. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him the highest of Jannah. May his life serve as a lesson to all he touched during his useful lifetime. Ameen
Like all his friends and colleagues, I was shocked by the sudden passing of Br. Issa. He was a great soul, and an engaging and passionate human being. He was a fully dedicated development professional. We became instantly friends despite the age difference. I had the chance to work with him from the beginning when I joined IsDB. In this context, I witnessed the depth of his knowledge in meetings at TRG, BEC, and OPRC. We also collaborated in the reform of the procurement guidelines with sister MDBs and during the review process of the DoA Matrix. He was always passionate to uphold the highest standards for the Bank. On a personal note, Br. Issa and I traveled together on a road trip from Berkeley to Hollywood and Las Vegas after our classes at UC Berkeley for our IE Business School MBA. Our bonds were strong. He called me Tonton (his mother's last name is Diallo like me) and I called him Chief. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him the highest of Jannah. May his life serve as a lesson to all he touched during his useful lifetime. Ameen
