The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff across various grade levels.
The decision was taken at the Commission’s weekly meeting, Thursday in Abuja, and chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.
Out of 515 staff shortlisted, 214 were promoted to Grade Level 07, 134 to Grade Level 06, 106 to Grade Level 05, and 17 to Grade Level 04.
The promotion, which covers officers on Grade Levels 03 to 06, represents the first phase of the exercise, while the promotion of senior staff is now underway.
In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the exercise reflects the Commission’s commitment to merit-based career progression.
“Staff promotion is a routine exercise. The Commission remains committed to regular merit-based promotion and the welfare of staff.
We urge all staff to rededicate themselves to service, particularly with regard to elections and electoral activities,” Olumekun stated.
Meanwhile, the Commission also reviewed preparations for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, the FCT Area Council election, as well as party primaries ahead of the Ekiti and Osun governorship polls.
