The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), on Thursday,September 25, 2025, held its regular weekly meeting in Abuja.
The meeting was presided over by Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of INEC.
Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,in a statement said a number of decisions were taken at the meeting.
According to him, the
meeting reviewed the preparations for the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship election, the Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the conduct of party primaries for the Ekiti and Osun State Governorship elections.
In addition, the meeting approved the 2025 promotion of 471 deserving junior staff (GL 03-06) of the Commission, he said.
Olumekun stated that the promotion approval was based on the recommendation of the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee (APDC) in line with the Staff Conditions of Service.
“A total of 515 staff were shortlisted for the exercise, out of which 214 met the requirements for promotion to GL07, 134 to GL06, 106 to GL05 and 17 to GL04.
“The promotion of junior staff concludes the first phase of the exercise. Next is the promotion of senior staff, which has also commenced in earnest.
“Staff promotion is a routine exercise.
“The Commission remains committed to regular merit-based promotion and the welfare of staff.
“We urge all staff to rededicate themselves to service, particularly with regard to elections and electoral activities,”
Olumekun said.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
