The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have strengthened their collaboration ahead of the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election and the 2027 General Elections. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, received the Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, and senior officials of the Agency on a courtesy visit at INEC Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit aimed to reinforce the longstanding partnership between INEC and NOA and deepen collaboration in voter education, civic engagement, and strategic public communication. Malam Issa-Onilu reaffirmed NOA's mandate to foster national unity and development by providing Nigerians with accurate and timely information about government policies and programs.
Prof. Yakubu highlighted the importance of joint efforts in voter education and mobilization, particularly to reach underrepresented groups such as youth, women, and persons with disabilities. He emphasized that INEC's mandate of conducting elections cannot be effectively discharged without advocacy and citizen sensitization.
The INEC Chairman noted that NOA's nationwide presence, digital innovations, and AI-powered data tools make them a critical partner in this effort. He expressed hope that both agencies would strengthen their collaboration through the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) and the revitalized National Inter-Agency Committee on Voter Education and Publicity (NICVEP).
The meeting comes at a crucial time, as INEC prepares to launch the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on August 18, 2025, with online pre-registration, followed by in-person registration on August 25. Prof. Yakubu reaffirmed INEC's readiness to work closely with NOA to ensure broad public participation in the electoral process.
The collaboration between INEC and NOA is a significant step towards promoting voter education, civic engagement, and strategic public communication ahead of the upcoming elections. By working together, both agencies can ensure that Nigerians are well-informed and actively participate in the electoral process. The strengthened partnership will undoubtedly contribute to the success of the elections and the overall development of the country.
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