Bauchi electoral commission trains ad hoc staff ahead of poll

Ahead of the Bauchi Local Government Council election slated for August 17, the State Independent Electoral Commission, BASIEC, has initiated training for ad hoc staff.

The training, which targets returning officers, electoral officers, and administrative officers, is designed to prepare them for the forthcoming elections across the state’s 20 local government areas.

Addressing the participants at the training on Friday, BASIEC executive chairman Alhaji Ahmed Makama underscored the critical importance of equipping the officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out their duties effectively.

He reiterated the commission’s commitment to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a successful and credible election.

Makama urged the officers to make the most of the training, emphasising their role in facilitating a smooth and efficient electoral process.

“We are fully prepared for the local government council election on August 17. This training is crucial to ensuring you are fully aware of your specific responsibilities,” he said.

He also noted that the commission is ready to begin distributing both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials, urging the officers to take their roles seriously to contribute to a successful election.

Ahmed Makama expressed his gratitude to political parties and the public for their ongoing support and cooperation, pledging to conduct a free and fair election.

On his part, the permanent commissioner of the commission, Dr Bala Musa Lukshi, appreciated the chairman for supporting the conduct of the training for the key officers and hoped that it would help to deliver their assignment accordingly.