Story Summary:
- INEC Distributes ID Tags: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started issuing identification tags to journalists accredited for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The distribution occurred at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat.
- Accreditation Details Released: National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced that 114 media organizations have successfully submitted details for 721 journalists. This information, including the list of accredited personnel, is available on INEC’s website and social media platforms.
- Access and Compliance Assured: Olumekun assured that accredited journalists will have unrestricted access to voting and collation centers. He also urged media organizations and observers to follow professional ethics and INEC’s guidelines during the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced the distribution of identification tags to journalists accredited for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The distribution event was held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat in the state.
National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, revealed that 114 media organizations had successfully submitted details for 721 personnel to cover the election.
Olumekun further stated that the comprehensive list of accredited journalists and the personnel assigned to various locations has been made available on INEC’s website and social media platforms for public viewing.
He assured that all accredited journalists would have unrestricted lawful access to voting and collation centers. Olumekun also urged media organizations and election observers to adhere strictly to their professional codes of ethics and INEC’s regulations throughout the election process.
