The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has pledged to prioritize staff welfare and ensure credible elections across the country.
Speaking at the INEC headquarters in Abuja during his assumption of office and official handover from the acting Chairman, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Professor Amupitan urged staff of the Commission to work as a team in order to achieve set objectives.
He assured that under his leadership, a conducive working environment would be created to enable staff carry out their official responsibilities effectively.
Professor Amupitan also reaffirmed his commitment to delivering free, fair, and credible elections that truly reflect the will of Nigerians.
“The integrity of our elections is not something we should even negotiate. It is the soul of democracy,” he stated.
According to him, the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State will serve as a major test of the Commission’s readiness and commitment to credible polls.
Earlier, the acting Chairman, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, expressed confidence that Professor Amupitan would build on the strong institutional foundation already established by the Commission.
She congratulated the new Chairman and assured him of the full support and cooperation of INEC staff.
The event was attended by Professor Amupitan’s wife and children, senior staff of the University of Jos, and top officials of INEC.
