As part of the preparations for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the newly posted Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Rahman Tella has requested for support from the state’s Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) before, during and after the general elections in 2023.
The INEC REC in the State made this known on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC Adaralewa Michael at the Command State Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.
Dr Adeniran Rahman sought for continual support from NSCDC for proper protection of INEC office, election equipment, personnel and other materials meant for the coming general elections.
The resident electoral Commissioner expressed the readiness of commission to conduct credible elections in 2023. He also used the medium to sensitize the Command on how the BVAS that will be used during the election works. He stated further that sensitization programme for the electorates is already on nationwide.
In his response, NSCDC’s State Commandant, CC Adaralewa Michael commended the INEC REC for his visit despite little time available before the general elections, he promised the Commission of the Corps’ readiness to support INEC “as it is part of national assets which is our mandate to protect.”
He also went ahead to assure the resident electoral Commissioner of the Corps commitment to provide 24hours security coverage at the Commission’s office both at the State Headquarters and local government areas.
Packaged by Omolara Oyewole
