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INEC suspends staff’s annual leave over 2027 poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its staff to suspend further annual leave as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-suspends-staffs-annual-leave-over-2027-poll/

INEC suspends staff’s annual leave over 2027 poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered its staff to suspend further annual leave in preparation for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the directive during an interactive meeting with staff members in the North-Central zone, emphasizing the need for heightened administrative discipline, operational efficiency, and commitment from every member of staff.

The commission has announced a package of workforce, welfare, and logistical measures, including a new salary structure, enhanced field allowances, increased funding for state offices, and the provision of additional operational vehicles. Additionally, INEC is strengthening its technological capacity by configuring 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices and auditing its electronic result management systems to ensure transparency during the elections.

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