The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State has commenced training for Registration Area Officers (RAOs) ahead of voter registration exercises.
By Peter Uwumarogie
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State has commenced training for Registration Area Officers (RAOs) ahead of voter registration exercises.
Mr Mohorret Bigun, INEC’s Public Affairs Officer, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday in Gombe.
He explained that the training was part of preparations for in-person voter registration at the State and Local Government Area (LGA) offices.
Bigun described the training as a vital step towards ensuring a smooth and credible Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
According to him, the exercise drew RAOs and Electoral Officers from the state’s 11 LGAs, staff of the Voter Registry/ICT department, and the State Management team.
He noted that the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Gombe State, Mr Sa’ad Idris, expressed confidence in INEC staff and urged participants to uphold ethical standards.
Idris stressed the importance of credible voter registration in guaranteeing free, fair, and transparent elections.
He said the training was aimed at refreshing RAOs’ knowledge and acquainting them with upgraded registration software.
“The credibility of any election begins with a credible registration process,” Idris stated, warning that the 2025/26 CVR would not be business as usual.
The REC assured RAOs that all entitlements would be fully paid, while cautioning that any dereliction of duty or unauthorised delegation would attract strict sanctions.
Idris also directed Electoral Officers at LGAs to ensure proper supervision, adding that he would monitor the exercise through field visits and public feedback. (NAN)