The Electoral Institute/ IFES organises a Technical Workshop for EOs and AEOs.
Oru Leonard
The Electoral Institute in collaboration with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), organized a Technical Workshop for Electoral Officers and Assistant Electoral Officers. The training which is ongoing commenced today 6th – 10th October, 2021 at Vertex View Hotel, Anambra State.
The training is expected to run simultaneously in two streams and has the Electoral Officers and Assistant Electoral Officers (Operations) would focus on Election Day activities with emphasis on Polling and Counting procedures as well as undertake an in-depth review the Cascade Training plan for the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled to hold on 6th November, 2021 to ensure effective implementation of all Electoral Trainings at the Local Government Areas.
The second stream consist of Assistant Electoral Officers, Cluster and Admin would in addition to the topics treated by the Electoral Officers, undertake a certified trainers course geared to equip participants with the skillsets and competencies needed to manage Electoral Trainings at the Local Government Areas.
The Director General of the Electoral Institute in his welcome address urged participants to be neutral and professional in the discharge of their duties he went further to inform participants that the Commission has introduced new tech driven innovation into the election process in order to increase credibility, deepen transparency and ensure the sanctity of the ballot. Participants are in good spirit and appreciate the timely workshop.
