The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume says the Federal Government is committed to a fair, transparent and accountable electoral system, as the foundation of democracy in the country.
The SGF said this while inaugurating the Stakeholders Meeting on Policy Oversight for Electoral Integrity in Nigeria, convened by his Office, in collaboration with the African Electoral Integrity Initiative, in Abuja.
Senator Akume noted that the gathering elucidates the convergence of the nation’s collective interest with a shared vision to uphold the sanctity of its electoral processes. “It signifies a critical milestone in our collective pursuit of a free, fair, transparent, and equitable electoral system,” he said.
He further said that the primary objective of the forum would be to scrutinise the country’s existing electoral legislations, endeavour to identify best practices that will serve as guidelines for free, fair and transparent elections.
He assured that more efforts would be put in place to make Nigeria elections more effective and efficient by adopting technological tools in the electoral processes.
The SGF, who expressed gratitude of the Federal Government to the Director of the African Electoral Integrity Initiative, Dr. Daniel Omofoman, for his unwavering dedication to the cause of political integrity in Nigeria, charged participants and all Nigerians to join hands in ensuring a brighter and more transparent electoral future for the country.
Speaking on behalf of the inaugurated Stakeholders Round-Table Meeting, the Executive Director of African Electoral Integrity Initiative, Dr. Daniel Omofoman assured that the meeting would afford them the opportunity to explore workable solutions and suggestions that would strengthen and revolutionize the nation’s electoral processes thereby deepening democracy.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
