The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, emphasized that ensuring a successful election process in Nigeria is the responsibility of every citizen.
During a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof. Simeon Bamire, on Thursday, Agboke highlighted the need for increased collaboration with the university. He also praised the university’s lecturers for their roles as INEC ad-hoc staff during the 2022 gubernatorial and 2023 general elections.
Agboke called for enhanced cooperation between INEC and the university’s academic staff, stressing the importance of innovative thinking to improve the election process. “We appreciate the institution’s members of academia who assisted us during the elections,” he said. “We seek more collaboration, engagement, and stakeholder enlightenment to get it right. No one else can do it for us; we need to think creatively to succeed.”
Prof. Bamire acknowledged INEC’s critical role in Nigerian society and expressed satisfaction with the commission’s efforts, despite some public dissatisfaction with current events in the country. He assured that the university supports INEC and is ready to assist when needed.