INEC launches massive voter enlightenment drive in Kano

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INEC chairman Joash Amupitan

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a massive voter education campaign at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

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The electoral umpire urged residents to take advantage of the exercise and revalidate their PVCs ahead of elections.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC Enlightenment Officer in Kano, Garba Ashiru, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano on Wednesday.

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He said the initiative, which targeted eight metropolitan Local Government Areas, was aimed at raising awareness on voter participation and updating registration details.

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According to Ashiru, the campaign seeks to mobilise voters and promote turnout by educating citizens on electoral processes.

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The enlightenment officer said the programme would run for seven days with public sessions and community engagements.

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“The exercise, in collaboration with Kano State Government, aims to strengthen democratic participation,” Ashiru said.

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He appealed to residents to revalidate their PVCs and get accurate information to enable them to participate fully in the electoral process.

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