LG polls: European centre partners NASIEC to train journalists, CSOs, women, youths

As part of preparations leading to the October 6 local government elections, the European Centre for Electoral Support, is partnering with the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), to train officials of the commission, journalists, Civil Society Organisations, as well as women and youths. According to a detailed outlines of activities for the training, released by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NASIEC, Patience Fada, on Friday, ECES will undertake separate training for critical stakeholders in the election process, with a view to ensuring the success of the council polls.…

LG election: NASIEC begins 3-day sensitisation visit to traditional rulers

As part of its activities leading to the October 6 local government election, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, has embarked on a three-day sensitisation visit to traditional rulers across the state. Barrister Wandai, leading other commissioners of the commission, commenced to the sensitisation visit with a call on the Emir of Lafia and Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, HRH Justice Sidi Bage (rtd), at his private residence, on Monday. The NASIEC Chairman informed the royal father, that the commission is embarking…

LG Election: NASIEC meets with IPAC, outlines timeline of activities

As part of activities leading to the scheduled local government election, the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has met with members of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state. The meeting held at the headquarters of the electoral body, along Shendam Road, Lafia, on Wednesday. In his address at the event, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, Barrister Ayuba Usman Wandai, disclosed that, the commission is set to exercise its statutory responsibility of organizing, undertaking and supervising elections into local government councils, as specified by…

LG Election : Nasarawa Govt assures NASIEC of adequate supports

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule,has assured that his administration will provide the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), with the necessary tools to enable the commission conduct the upcoming local government election in the state. Engineer Sule gave the assurance while being presented with the report of the Gangaren Tudu electoral ward bye-election in Keffi Local Government Area, by the NASIEC Chairman, Barrister Ayuba Usman Wandai, at the Government House, on Thursday. According to the Governor, as the commission is preparing towards the conduct of the local government election, …