INEC Chairman Leads Nigerian Delegation To South Korea’s Election Observation Programme
As electoral systems worldwide continue to evolve through technology and innovation, Nigeria’s electoral body is seeking to strengthen its capacity by learning from global best practices in election administration.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has led a Nigerian delegation to the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for South Korea’s Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections.
The programme, organised by the National Election Commission of the Republic of Korea, commenced in Seoul on Saturday and will run from 29 May to 5 June 2026.
It brings together election management bodies, experts and international observers from across the globe to observe and exchange knowledge on electoral processes.
Accompanying the INEC Chairman are National Commissioner Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman Prof. Dimis Mai-Lafia, and Director of Training Dr. Binta Kasim Mohammed.
As part of the programme, the Nigerian delegation observed early voting operations at a polling centre in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, gaining firsthand experience of South Korea’s electoral procedures and voting system.
INEC said the engagement will enhance the Commission’s understanding of emerging trends in election administration, international observation and electoral governance, further supporting efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
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