INEC Launches Capacity Building Workshop for Electoral Officials Ahead of Osun Gubernatorial Election

Communication management during elections and the monitoring of electoral activities were also included in the curriculum. The workshop also covers the use of technology in elections, ensuring staff are familiar with digital tools and systems that support electoral operations. Babalola described the event as an in-house preparatory exercise ahead of a more extensive technical training planned by INEC. “This workshop is like an in-house workshop ahead of the training session that the Commission is planning, so that by the time we have our technical training, they would have enough knowledge of election administration,” she explained.

Participants at the workshop include Heads of Departments, Electoral Officers, Assistant Electoral Officers, and Heads of Units. Babalola expressed confidence that the training would prepare staff to carry out their duties professionally and efficiently. “I also expect them to carry out their duties the way they should be carried out before, during and after the election. We expect them to know what they are doing and perform very well,” she said.

With these measures in place, INEC is reinforcing its commitment to delivering a free, fair, and credible election in Osun State. The training is a critical step in ensuring that all electoral processes are managed with precision and transparency. As the election date approaches, the focus on staff readiness signals a proactive approach to safeguarding democratic integrity in the state.