INEC Trains Voter Education Providers Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election

By Olumide Abudu

Ahead of the November 16 2024 Governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has engaged Voter Education Provider on capacity building.

Addressing participants at the workshop, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in Ondo State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola said the purpose is to increase voter education engagements, towards ensuring that every eligible voter understands the importance of their vote, knows the processes involved, and feels confident and safe to exercise their right.

Mrs Babalola represented by the Head, Voter Education & Publicity, Prince Toye Oyeyemi, pleaded with participants to assist INEC by using their expertise and structures to combat misinformation, reduce voter apathy, and increase participation.

According to the REC, when voters are well-informed, it is obvious that they would be empowered to make decisions that reflect their true preferences and interests.

Mrs Babalola emphasized that INEC intend to demystify the electoral process, making it accessible and understandable to all, regardless of their educational background or social status.

Also speaking, an INEC Chief Administrative Officer from the Headquarters, Abuja, Mr Robinson Enkeanyanwu said the training became imperative in view of the closeness of the Guber election in Ondo State and the need to ensure credible, free and fair election.

Mr Enkeanyanwu disclosed that participants are selected from various Civil Society Organizations, CSOs across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State and are expected to engage people in the council areas.

The workshop also had in attendance members of staff of INEC.