By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop for Heads of Departments (HODs) in its state offices and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The workshop, titled “Capacity-Building Workshop for Heads of Departments on Effective Management of the 2027 General Election,” began on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Villa Park Hotel and Suites, Gudu, Abuja.
The training brings together Heads of Departments in Electoral Operations, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Election and Party Monitoring (EPM), and Legal Services from across the country.
According to the Commission, the programme is designed to update participants’ knowledge, skills and professional competencies while equipping them with the leadership, managerial and technical expertise required to effectively coordinate the implementation of its electoral policies, processes and procedures.
Declaring the workshop open, the Acting Director-General of The Electoral Institute (TEI), Professor Ibrahim Sani, described the Heads of Departments as the operational backbone of INEC, noting that they play a critical role in translating the Commission’s policies and directives into practical implementation.
He urged the participants to translate the knowledge and skills acquired at the workshop into concrete, well-structured and measurable activities that would contribute to the successful conduct of the 2027 General Election.
Professor Sani also stressed the importance of effective leadership, interdepartmental coordination and professional competence in ensuring the efficient discharge of the Commission’s electoral responsibilities.
The opening ceremony was attended by Directors of Training, Electoral Operations, Legal Drafting and Clearance, Litigation and Prosecution, Information and Communication Technology, as well as Election and Party Monitoring.
The three-day workshop is expected to strengthen collaboration among key departments, improve operational efficiency and enhance the capacity of election managers to effectively deliver on INEC’s mandate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
