What is the meaning of Independent National Electoral Commission?

What is the meaning of Independent National Electoral Commission?

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

What is the functions of SIEC?

Conducting voters and civic education leading to Local Government election; Promoting knowledge of sound democratic election processes; Conducting referendum required to be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) or any other law; and.

When was National Electoral Commission established?

1998
Independent National Electoral Commission/Founded

What are the functions of State Independent Electoral Commission?

18, 2008, the functions of the Commission are as follows: (a) Organise, undertake and supervise all elections to Local Government Councils within the state. (b) Render such advice as it may consider necessary to the Independent National Electoral Commission on the compilation of the register of voters.

What are the functions of Independent Electoral Commission?

What is the role of Election Commission during election?

The Election Commission is regarded as the guardian of elections in the country. In every election, it issues a Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates to conduct elections in a free and fair manner. The election commission has the right to allow symbols to the political parties.

What is a declaration vote issuing officer?

The Declaration Vote Issuing Officer supports the Voting Centre Manager on election day. The role responds to elector enquiries and issues ballot papers to electors who require a declaration vote. The role will determine the type of declaration vote issued to the elector and provide relevant elector information.

Who is the current Head of State Independent Electoral Commission?

The Chairman Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Ayotunde Phillips (rtd) with the Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia, Mr. Alieu Momarr Njai.

When was SIEC established in Nigeria?

The Commission was inaugurated on 15th October, 1999.