INEC pledges more credible, inclusive elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the nation that it will spare no effort in ensuring that elections conducted by the commission continue to get better, freer, fairer, more credible and more inclusive.
INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, pledged in a message he released to celebrate Nigerian workers on 2022 International Workers’ Day on Sunday in Abuja.
“As we collectively reflect on sustainable measures to improve the welfare and professional capacity of Nigerian workers, the commission wishes to assure the nation that we will spare no effort in ensuring that elections conducted by us continue to get better, freer, fairer, more credible and more inclusive,” Mr Yakubu said.
He said it was a fact that Nigerian workers had contributed immensely and tirelessly to its stability and economic development despite the myriad of challenges.
The INEC chairman added that the commission appreciated the support and understanding it had received and continued to receive from workers as it implemented reforms to the electoral system.
(NAN)
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