The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will collaborate with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in a bid to eliminate duplicate voter records ahead of future elections.
This was disclosed by the chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
Amupitan reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with NIMC following the signing of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, describing it as a major step towards building a more secure and transparent electoral system.
He said the Commission sees enormous opportunities for collaboration with NIMC, particularly in voter registration, data verification and the elimination of duplicate records.
He disclosed that INEC’s newly introduced online Continuous Voter Registration CVR platform already requires applicants to use their National Identification Number NIN for identity verification, adding that closer integration between both agencies would further simplify voter registration while enhancing the credibility of the electoral process.
“As we move from the era of technology into the era of artificial intelligence, it is imperative that we work together to establish the necessary safeguards and protocols to ensure the integrity, security and credibility of our data systems,” Prof. Amupitan said.
