2027: INEC increases staff salaries, state funding
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a new salary structure, enhanced field allowances and a 150 per cent increase in monthly overhead allocations to its state offices as part of measures to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections. The commission also directed its personnel to suspend further annual leave, warning that negligence, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced significant reforms aimed at strengthening preparations for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan revealed a new salary structure, enhanced field allowances, and a 150% increase in monthly overhead allocations to state offices. This comes as part of measures to improve staff motivation, strengthen field operations, and ensure effective delivery of elections involving over 103 million registered voters nationwide.
The reforms, which took effect from January 1, 2026, also include the distribution of operational vehicles and procurement of SUVs for Resident Electoral Commissioners. Amupitan emphasized the importance of discipline, political neutrality, and commitment to duty, warning that partisanship, negligence, financial impropriety, and absenteeism would not be tolerated.
The commission is also enhancing its technological capacity, including the procurement of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices and the activation of Printable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and a digital PVC Location Portal. Concerning security, INEC has introduced the ICCES Tentacle framework, involving multiple security agencies to prevent intimidation and ensure smooth voter access to polling units.
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