INEC should ensure that the Voter Register is displayed in a manner that gives access to persons with mobility challenges on election day.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should recruit, train, and mobilize a sufficient number of Registration Area Technical Assistants (RATECHs) to deal with complaints of malfunctioning devices on election day.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
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INEC should procure and distribute a sufficient number of functional electronic accreditation devices to ensure that faulty devices are quickly replaced if they cannot be repaired.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC to conduct a thorough audit of the voter register to remove multiple registrations, deceased, and under-aged voters.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should improve the system of issuing citizens with Permanent Voter Cards (or any other valid means of identification during voter accreditation) after registration.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
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INEC should adopt measures to ensure that eligible voters who are amputees and those affected by leprosy can register as voters and vote.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should ensure that voter registration equipment, such as biometric capture machines, function optimally to reduce delays and errors in the registration process.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC to establish sufficient registration centers across the country to make it easier for eligible voters to register.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC to resume the continuous voter registration early enough to register those that turned 18 years since the last registration, those who have not registered before, and to attend to request for transfer and update of registration data.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should ensure mandatory code-signed oath for adhoc staff with sanctions for breach.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
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INEC should deploy a minimum 1 RATECH per 4 PUs, trained on biometric device maintenance, cyber-hygiene and data privacy.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
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INEC to revamp INEC Electoral Institute curriculum; make micro-learning modules and manuals open access.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
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INEC should allocate polling units in inappropriate locations such as those situated within private residences, political parties’ offices, markets, and those that do not provide adequate latitude for secrecy of vote to more appropriate locations.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should ensure that polling units are more accessible for People with Disability.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should activate the newly created polling units to reduce overcrowding at polling units and improve access to polling units.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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INEC should ensure timely opening of polling units and commencement of voting across the country.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
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INEC should commence the procurement and distribution of electoral materials early enough to avoid a last-minute rush.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
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Federal government should approve and release adequate funds to INEC to enable the Commission to embark on early preparation for elections.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
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INEC should complete institutional transition plan by June 2026.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
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The National Assembly should pass, and the President assent to, a Bill to restructure INEC by unbundling its functions and establishing a dedicated National Elections Logistics Agency
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
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