The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has made a commitment to deliver a free, fair, and credible local government election on September 21, 2024. This assurance was made by the ENSIEC Executive Chairman, Professor Christian Ngwu, during the opening of a three-day workshop in Enugu aimed at preparing electoral facilitators.
The training, organized by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in collaboration with USAID and UKAID, is designed to equip Master Trainers with essential skills for managing the upcoming local government elections. Professor Ngwu emphasized the importance of the workshop, urging participants to take their roles seriously as they will be responsible for training electoral ad-hoc staff across the state.
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“We are committed to ensuring that this election reflects the will of the people. This training is crucial in making sure you become knowledgeable and capable trainers for the upcoming election,” Professor Ngwu remarked. He also extended his appreciation to IFES, USAID, and UKAID for their vital support in enhancing the election process.
Election Consultant Emmanuel Ugboaja applauded ENSIEC for prioritizing the training of electoral facilitators, highlighting that it will significantly contribute to the credibility and success of the upcoming polls. Over 50 facilitators, including ENSIEC’s departmental heads, electoral officers, and support staff participated in the workshop.
As Enugu gears up for what promises to be a landmark election, all eyes are on ENSIEC to uphold its promise of delivering a transparent and credible election process.
