The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and transport unions have formed an alliance to secure Nigeria’s elections. The partnership was announced on Wednesday, July 6, 2023, in Abuja.
The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said that the partnership was important because transport unions have a large network of vehicles and drivers that can be used to transport election materials. He also said that the unions have a strong presence in communities all over Nigeria, which can help to ensure that the elections are conducted fairly.
The representatives from the transport unions pledged their support for the partnership. They said that they would do everything they can to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
The partnership between INEC and the transport unions is a welcome step towards ensuring credible elections in Nigeria. The use of technology and the support of the transport unions will help to increase transparency and accountability, which are essential for free and fair elections.
During the meeting, these outlined details of the partnership were discussed:
The transport unions will provide vehicles and drivers to transport election materials to polling stations.
The unions will also help to secure polling stations and ensure that voters are able to cast their ballots freely.
The partnership will also involve the use of technology to track the transportation of election materials and to monitor the security of polling stations.
The partnership is expected to help to reduce the risk of election fraud and to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.