By Amin Kef-Ranger
Former Old Bo Boys Association (OBBA) National Treasurer, 6775 Abdulai Sesay, has paid glowing tribute to the current Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), 5792 Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi, describing him as the “operating system” of the OBBA National Executive whose quiet but highly effective leadership has for years kept the Association functioning smoothly and purposefully.
Speaking from the perspective of long institutional experience within the prestigious alumni body of the renowned Old Bo Boys Association (OBBA) and its historic alma mater Bo School, Abdulai Sesay portrayed Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi as a man whose service to OBBA has consistently gone beyond title and formality, reflecting a rare blend of discipline, humility and strategic commitment that mirrors the enduring values of the school itself.
“The current Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority, a distinguished former Senior Prefect and Secretary General of the Old Bo Boys Association, 5792 Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi can best be described as the operating system of the OBBA National Executive; the quiet force that keeps everything running smoothly, efficiently and without disruption,” Abdulai Sesay stated, capturing what many within OBBA circles have long regarded as Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi’s defining strength.
He noted that over the years, Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi’s influence within the National Executive has remained both profound and remarkably consistent. From his days as Assistant Secretary under one administration to his later role as Secretary General serving another President, he is said to have distinguished himself as an exceptionally dependable hand whose mastery of process, record keeping, coordination and institutional memory helped stabilize the Executive during critical transitions.
According to Abdulai Sesay, one of Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi’s most admirable qualities has been his willingness to work effectively behind the scenes without seeking public acclaim. While many leaders often receive the spotlight, he said, it is Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi’s steady administrative backbone that has ensured continuity in meetings, policy follow-ups, member engagement and strategic implementation.
A former Senior Prefect of Bo School, Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi is widely respected for carrying into alumni service the same discipline, order and culture of excellence for which the school is nationally celebrated. Those values, deeply rooted in the Bo School tradition of leadership and service, have continued to define his stewardship within OBBA and, by extension, his wider public service career.
Abdulai Sesay further highlighted how Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi repeatedly ensured seamless Secretariat services, sometimes even making personal and institutional arrangements to secure meeting venues at no cost to the association. He was also credited with mobilizing support, sponsorships and donations from organizations and partners that might otherwise have remained beyond the Association’s reach, thereby strengthening the National Executive’s capacity to deliver on its mandate.
Beyond logistics and administration, Abdulai Sesay emphasized that Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi has consistently served as a dependable “first responder” whenever challenges emerged within the Executive. Whether gaps arose in coordination, planning or urgent interventions, he said Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi stepped in with practical solutions, often preserving the momentum of the Association’s activities.
Now serving as Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority, Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi’s continued rise in national leadership is viewed by many Old Bo Boys as a reflection of the values nurtured at Bo School and sharpened through years of dedicated alumni service.
For Abdulai Sesay, the conclusion is unmistakable: OBBA remains fortunate to count among its finest sons a hardworking, selfless and deeply committed gentleman whose quiet efficiency continues to strengthen the very fabric of its National Executive and uphold the proud legacy of Bo School.
