The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop for Heads of Departments in its State offices and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen preparations for the 2027 General Election.
Titled “Capacity-Building Workshop for Heads of Departments on Effective Management of the 2027 General Election,” the programme brings together officials from Electoral Operations, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Election and Party Monitoring (EPM), and Legal Services.
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It is designed to update participants’ knowledge, skills and professional competencies while equipping them with the leadership, managerial and technical capacity required to coordinate the implementation of the Commission’s electoral policies and procedures.
Declaring the workshop open, the Acting Director-General of The Electoral Institute (TEI), Professor Ibrahim Sani, described Heads of Departments as the operational backbone of INEC, given their responsibility for translating the Commission’s policies and directives into practical implementation.
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He urged participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to develop practical, well-structured and measurable activities that would contribute to the successful conduct of the 2027 General Election.
Professor Sani also emphasised the importance of effective leadership, interdepartmental coordination and professional competence in delivering the Commission’s electoral responsibilities.
The opening ceremony was attended by Directors of Training, Electoral Operations, Legal Drafting and Clearance, Litigation and Prosecution, Information and Communication Technology, and Election and Party Monitoring.
The three-day workshop is expected to improve operational efficiency, strengthen collaboration among critical departments and enhance the capacity of election managers to effectively discharge their responsibilities ahead of the 2027 General Election.