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September 19, 2019
The Independent National ElectoralCommission, INEC says it is determined to ensure an efficient and hitch-freeelectoral service delivery in the conduct of the November 16 governorshipelection in Kogi state.
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu madethe pledge in Lokoja while speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop forelection security personnel for the planned election.
Yakubu who was represented by theINEC National Commissioner in charge of Kogi, Kwara and Nasarawa states,Mohammed Haruna, described security as critical and a key component ofelectoral process.
He also said that security was oneof the indices for judging the credibility of any election.
The training workshop was organisedby the Electoral Institute in collaboration with the European Centre forElectoral Support.
Participants were drawn from thepolice, army, navy, civil defence, customs, immigrations, NDLEA and FRSC amongothers.