The Independent National Electoral Commisssion (INEC) in Kwara state has commenced batching and Distribution of sensitive Election materials ahead of the March 11th Governorship and State Assembly elections in the state.
Addressing Newsmen during the batching of the sensitive materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ,Ilorin branch ,the State administrative Secretary of INEC,Mr. Julius Yagba said the materials will be distributed across the sixteen local government areas of the state.
According to him the essence of the early batching of the materials is to ensure timely distribution of the materials.
He explained that measures have been put in place to remove challenges recorded during the previous elections.
Mr Yagba noted that all the materials will be moved to local government headquarters for onward distribution to wards and polling units levels.
He said the Commisssion has received all materials required for the conduct of the elections in the state.
The INEC administrative Secretary assured residents of the state of the determination of the Commisssion to free ,fair and credible conduct of the election in the state.
In his remark the Secretary , Social Democratic Party (SDP) ,Kwara state Chapter,Oladipo Michael commended the Independent National Electoral Commisssion for ensuring transparency in the conduct of the exercise.
He urged the Commisssion to remain committed to the conduct of a free,fair and credible elections in the state.END
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU