{"id":10062,"date":"2026-10-16T20:22:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062"},"modified":"2026-10-28T19:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:42:53","slug":"inec-recruitment-2026-salary-structure-ranks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062","title":{"rendered":"INEC Recruitment 2026: Ranks, Salaries and Duties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#INEC_Recruitment_2026_History_Ranks_Salary_Structure_and_Duties\" >INEC Recruitment 2026: History, Ranks, Salary Structure and Duties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Ranks_and_Duties_Within_INEC\" >Ranks and Duties Within INEC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Chairman_of_INEC\" >Chairman of INEC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#National_Commissioners\" >National Commissioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Resident_Electoral_Commissioners_RECs\" >Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Electoral_Officers_EOs\" >Electoral Officers (EOs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Supervisory_Presiding_Officers_SPOs\" >Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Presiding_Officers_POs_and_Assistant_Presiding_Officers_APOs\" >Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Collation_Officers_and_Returning_Officers\" >Collation Officers and Returning Officers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Career_Administrative_and_Professional_Staff\" >Career Administrative and Professional Staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#INEC_2026_Recruitment_Exercise_What_Applicants_Should_Know\" >INEC 2026 Recruitment Exercise: What Applicants Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#INEC_Salary_Structure_in_2026\" >INEC Salary Structure in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#What_Do_INEC_Staff_Earn\" >What Do INEC Staff Earn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#What_May_Affect_an_INEC_Employees_Salary\" >What May Affect an INEC Employee\u2019s Salary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#What_Nigerians_Expect_from_INEC_Recruitment\" >What Nigerians Expect from INEC Recruitment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Merit_and_Transparency\" >Merit and Transparency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Competence_and_Professionalism\" >Competence and Professionalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Integrity_and_Political_Neutrality\" >Integrity and Political Neutrality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Better_Service_Delivery_and_Credible_Elections\" >Better Service Delivery and Credible Elections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#Inclusion_and_Geographical_Balance\" >Inclusion and Geographical Balance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10062\/#INEC_and_Preparations_for_the_2027_General_Elections\" >INEC and Preparations for the 2027 General Elections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INEC_Recruitment_2026_History_Ranks_Salary_Structure_and_Duties\"><\/span>INEC Recruitment 2026: History, Ranks, Salary Structure and Duties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the federal body responsible for organising, conducting and supervising elections in Nigeria. Its work is central to the country\u2019s democratic system because it oversees the process through which citizens elect political leaders at the federal and state levels.<\/p>\n<p>INEC is established under Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended. Its responsibilities include conducting elections for the offices of President and Vice-President, Governors and Deputy Governors, members of the National Assembly, and members of State Houses of Assembly. It also conducts Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while State Independent Electoral Commissions conduct local government elections in their respective states.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond conducting elections, INEC registers political parties, monitors their activities and finances, maintains the national register of voters, issues Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), undertakes constituency delimitation and conducts voter education.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/payload-139-INEC-730d0a5b.jpeg\" alt=\"INEC 730d0a5b\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to become an INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment 2027<\/p>\n<p>As of October 2026, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, is the chairman of INEC. He assumed office on 23 October 2025, succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The Commission\u2019s work is guided by the need to deliver credible, transparent, inclusive and peaceful elections.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranks_and_Duties_Within_INEC\"><\/span>Ranks and Duties Within INEC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INEC operates through a combination of senior commissioners, permanent administrative and professional staff, and temporary personnel recruited to support specific electoral activities. Their responsibilities vary according to their positions and the level of government at which they work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chairman_of_INEC\"><\/span>Chairman of INEC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Chairman heads the Commission and provides strategic leadership for its operations. Responsibilities include presiding over Commission meetings, coordinating electoral policies, representing INEC in official engagements and overseeing efforts to strengthen the credibility of elections.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman also has specific statutory responsibilities under Nigeria\u2019s electoral framework.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Commissioners\"><\/span>National Commissioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>National Commissioners participate in policy formulation and decisions concerning the Commission\u2019s operations. They may supervise assigned areas of responsibility, serve on committees and monitor the implementation of electoral policies and guidelines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resident_Electoral_Commissioners_RECs\"><\/span>Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Resident Electoral Commissioners head INEC\u2019s operations in their respective states and the Federal Capital Territory. They coordinate electoral preparations, supervise state-level activities, work with relevant stakeholders and oversee the deployment and management of electoral materials and personnel.<\/p>\n<p>They also support voter registration, electoral logistics and other activities within their jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electoral_Officers_EOs\"><\/span>Electoral Officers (EOs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Electoral Officers oversee INEC\u2019s operations at the Local Government Area level or within an Area Council in the FCT.<\/p>\n<p>Their responsibilities include coordinating the distribution and retrieval of election materials, supervising local electoral preparations, supporting the training of election personnel and reporting operational or security concerns to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supervisory_Presiding_Officers_SPOs\"><\/span>Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Supervisory Presiding Officers coordinate the work of election officials across assigned polling units. They help ensure that personnel receive the necessary materials and instructions, support training and provide supervision during electoral activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presiding_Officers_POs_and_Assistant_Presiding_Officers_APOs\"><\/span>Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Presiding Officers manage polling units on Election Day. Their duties include receiving and checking election materials, accrediting voters using approved procedures and technology, conducting polls, sorting and counting ballots, completing result forms and following the rules for announcing polling-unit results.<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Presiding Officers support these duties and may be assigned specific responsibilities such as voter queue management, accreditation support and documentation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collation_Officers_and_Returning_Officers\"><\/span>Collation Officers and Returning Officers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Collation Officers compile results at designated levels, including wards, Local Government Areas and constituencies. Returning Officers perform the duties prescribed for their respective elections, including announcing or declaring results where authorised under the electoral framework.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Administrative_and_Professional_Staff\"><\/span>Career Administrative and Professional Staff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>INEC also employs permanent staff in administrative, executive, technical and professional positions. These include officers working in information technology, legal services, accounting, engineering, data management, electoral administration, human resources, public affairs and logistics.<\/p>\n<p>These employees support the Commission\u2019s daily operations, including continuous voter registration, technology maintenance, financial management, legal compliance and preparations for future elections.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INEC_2026_Recruitment_Exercise_What_Applicants_Should_Know\"><\/span>INEC 2026 Recruitment Exercise: What Applicants Should Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INEC announced a nationwide permanent staff recruitment exercise in July 2026 to strengthen its workforce ahead of the 2027 general elections and beyond. The Commission published the recruitment announcement through its official website.<\/p>\n<p>According to the recruitment information supplied for this article, the application window opened on Monday, 20 July 2026, and closed on Monday, 27 July 2026. The exercise covered professional, administrative and technical vacancies at different grade levels.<\/p>\n<p>Reported areas of recruitment included law, information technology, engineering, accounting, clinical services, electoral administration, voter registration, data management and election logistics.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants were directed to use the official recruitment portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/recruitment.inecnigeria.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recruitment.inecnigeria.org<\/a>. Prospective applicants should always verify recruitment notices and any subsequent announcements through INEC\u2019s official website rather than relying on social media posts or unofficial recruitment agents.<\/p>\n<p>The application process described for the exercise involved creating an account, verifying an email address, selecting a vacancy and uploading the required credentials. Depending on the position, applicants might be required to provide documents such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">A recent passport photograph.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">A birth certificate or declaration of age.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">O\u2019Level results.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Relevant NCE, ND, HND or degree certificates.<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">Local government identification or other requested documentation.<\/li>\n<li value=\"6\">An NYSC certificate where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants should follow the specific requirements stated in the official vacancy notice because document and qualification requirements can differ between positions.<\/p>\n<p>INEC recruitment is not supposed to require payment for an appointment. Applicants should be cautious of individuals who promise shortlisting or employment in exchange for money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is INEC recruitment still open?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The July 2026 permanent staff recruitment window described above has closed. Anyone who applied should monitor official INEC communication channels for updates on shortlisting and subsequent selection stages. Do not assume that a new application window has opened unless the Commission announces it.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to distinguish permanent staff recruitment from the recruitment of ad-hoc election personnel. Ad-hoc personnel are engaged to perform specific electoral duties, and their application procedures, eligibility conditions and timelines may differ from those for permanent employment.<\/p>\n<p>For updates, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inecnigeria.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official INEC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INEC_Salary_Structure_in_2026\"><\/span>INEC Salary Structure in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INEC staff remuneration has attracted attention following the Commission\u2019s announcement of a move away from the general civil service salary arrangement towards a separate electoral salary structure.<\/p>\n<p>On 6 October 2026, INEC Chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan said the Commission had taken steps to prioritise staff welfare and establish a separate salary structure. He argued that better remuneration was important for improving staff welfare, accountability and performance. This announcement was reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2026\/10\/06\/inec-staff-are-the-least-paid-in-nigeria-amupitan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Channels Television<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nairametrics.com\/2026\/10\/06\/amunipitan-says-inec-staff-are-least-paid-in-nigeria-adopts-seperate-salary-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nairametrics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, an announcement that a new structure has been adopted or introduced does not, by itself, establish the exact monthly salary for every position.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_INEC_Staff_Earn\"><\/span>What Do INEC Staff Earn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Various online reports and estimates have cited the following monthly ranges under the previous salary arrangement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\"><strong>OND holders:<\/strong> approximately \u20a680,000\u2013\u20a6120,000.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\"><strong>HND holders:<\/strong> approximately \u20a6140,000\u2013\u20a6220,000.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\"><strong>Administrative Officers:<\/strong> approximately \u20a6180,000\u2013\u20a6320,000.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\"><strong>Executive Officers:<\/strong> approximately \u20a6120,000\u2013\u20a6220,000.<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\"><strong>Electoral Officers:<\/strong> approximately \u20a6250,000\u2013\u20a6450,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These figures should be treated as indicative, unverified estimates\u2014not an official INEC salary table. Actual remuneration under the previous framework could vary according to grade level, step, qualifications, allowances, years of service and other applicable conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The figures should also not be interpreted as the confirmed salaries payable under the new electoral salary structure. As of the time of writing, the sources reviewed did not establish a complete, official grade-by-grade schedule for the new arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone considering employment with INEC should therefore consult the relevant vacancy notice and any official remuneration circulars issued by the Commission before relying on a specific salary figure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_May_Affect_an_INEC_Employees_Salary\"><\/span>What May Affect an INEC Employee\u2019s Salary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An employee\u2019s remuneration can depend on several factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">Grade level and salary step.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Educational qualifications and job classification.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Years of service and career progression.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Applicable allowances and employment conditions.<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">The salary structure officially approved for the relevant position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Temporary election workers may also be paid under arrangements that differ from those of permanent employees. Their allowances should not automatically be equated with the monthly salaries of career staff.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Nigerians_Expect_from_INEC_Recruitment\"><\/span>What Nigerians Expect from INEC Recruitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INEC recruitment is important not only to applicants seeking employment but also to citizens who expect the Commission to conduct credible elections. Several expectations are particularly important.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merit_and_Transparency\"><\/span>Merit and Transparency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Applicants and members of the public expect recruitment decisions to be based on published requirements, relevant qualifications and demonstrated competence. The process should be protected from political interference, favouritism and demands for unofficial payments.<\/p>\n<p>Transparent shortlisting and clear communication can help strengthen public confidence in the Commission.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competence_and_Professionalism\"><\/span>Competence and Professionalism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Modern elections depend on technology, accurate data, effective logistics and knowledge of electoral procedures. New staff should be capable of learning and applying relevant systems, including voter accreditation technology, result-management platforms and voter registration processes.<\/p>\n<p>Professional training and continuous development are equally important for employees already working in the Commission.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrity_and_Political_Neutrality\"><\/span>Integrity and Political Neutrality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>INEC personnel are expected to perform their duties impartially and in accordance with the law. Public confidence depends on electoral officials applying established procedures consistently, resisting inducements and treating political parties and voters fairly.<\/p>\n<p>Appropriate screening, training, supervision and disciplinary procedures are important parts of maintaining these standards.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Service_Delivery_and_Credible_Elections\"><\/span>Better Service Delivery and Credible Elections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A stronger workforce should help improve voter registration, election logistics, polling-unit operations, result management and communication with the public.<\/p>\n<p>The quality of recruitment will ultimately be judged by whether it contributes to more efficient electoral services and greater confidence in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inclusion_and_Geographical_Balance\"><\/span>Inclusion and Geographical Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The public also expects recruitment to comply with applicable rules on fairness and representation, including the federal character principle where relevant. Opportunities should be administered transparently, with appropriate consideration for qualified women, persons with disabilities and other eligible applicants.<\/p>\n<p>These objectives should complement\u2014not replace\u2014the need for applicants to meet the published requirements for each role.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INEC_and_Preparations_for_the_2027_General_Elections\"><\/span>INEC and Preparations for the 2027 General Elections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 permanent staff recruitment exercise forms part of the Commission\u2019s wider preparations for future electoral activities. The effectiveness of these preparations will depend on several factors, including staff capacity, reliable technology, adequate logistics, security arrangements, compliance with electoral laws and cooperation among relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>INEC also faces the continuing challenge of ensuring that electoral processes are transparent, accessible and credible across Nigeria\u2019s diverse communities. Recruitment can strengthen institutional capacity, but the quality of elections also depends on the conduct of political parties, candidates, security agencies and other participants in the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>For applicants who participated in the July 2026 exercise, the next step is to monitor official announcements and prepare for any assessments or verification procedures communicated by INEC. Applicants should keep their application details secure and be wary of unofficial messages demanding payment.<\/p>\n<p>For the public, the central expectation is that INEC will continue to strengthen its independence, professionalism and accountability. A capable and impartial electoral workforce is essential to ensuring that eligible Nigerians can participate in elections and have their votes handled according to the law.<\/p>\n<p>For verified recruitment announcements, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inecnigeria.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INEC official website<\/a> and consult the Commission\u2019s published notices. 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