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The Independent National Electoral Commission said its Bi-Modal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal are not scams. INEC’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Lawrence Bayode, made this clarification during a conversation organised by the commission on X on Saturday in Abuja. In his presentation, titled “BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths,” Bayode said both BVAS and IREV were technological innovations aimed at enhancing the electoral process. He emphasised that INEC had taken bold steps and made concerted efforts to improve the credibility, transparency, and accuracy of elections through technology. Bayode described BVAS and IREV as key components of Nigeria’s election process, noting that various misconceptions had created doubts about their functions. “There is a belief that BVAS and IREV are scams. “This misconception arises from misunderstandings, technical issues, and general distrust in the electoral process. However, this belief is incorrect,” he said. “BVAS verifies voters using fingerprint and facial recognition, ensuring that only accredited voters cast their ballots. “IREV is an online portal that allows the public to view scanned polling unit results for transparency. It does not count votes or collate results,” he said. He dismissed the notion that technical failures, such as slow uploads, server downtimes, or network issues, equated to fraud. “These challenges do not mean the system was designed to deceive voters. Rather, they highlight areas that need improvement in election management,” he explained. Bayode further debunked the myth that BVAS transmitted election results, stressing that its primary role was voter accreditation and authentication. “BVAS does not directly transmit election results. Instead, results are recorded on Form EC8A, which is then uploaded to IREV,” he stated. “BVAS is used at polling units for voter accreditation. IREV is an online platform where scanned polling unit results are uploaded for public viewing.” “BVAS significantly reduces voter impersonation and over-voting, other electoral malpractices, such as violence and vote-buying, can still occur,” he added. He also dispelled the myth that voting could not continue if BVAS failed, explaining that INEC provided backup devices, and in rare cases, elections in affected polling units might be rescheduled. Bayode highlighted BVAS’ role in reducing electoral fraud, stating that voter impersonation and multiple voting had been significantly curbed since its introduction. “IREV has also enhanced transparency by allowing citizens to verify polling unit results in real time. “Before IREV, election results were not easily accessible to the public. Now, discrepancies can be identified, which proves the system enhances transparency rather than being a scam,” he said. INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, added that the commission was collaborating with the National Assembly and stakeholders to amend the Electoral Act, particularly on election results management. She also reiterated INEC’s commitment to voter education to build public trust, reduce voter apathy, and promote credible elections. Source: https://punchng.com/BVAS-IREV-enhance-electoral-transparency-not-scams-INEC 7 3  |
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President Tinubu honours Senate President, Speaker and National Assembly, Assents to Regional Development Commissions In a momentous stride towards Nigeria’s regional development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made history by signing into law the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and South-South Development Commission (SSDC) bills. This action completes the establishment of five new Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), fulfilling a legislative priority championed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abass and the National Assembly. The new commissions; the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) and the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC), are under the oversight of the Ministry of Regional Development, created in October 2024. The ministry is responsible for coordinating the activities of the commissions, ensuring they adhere to their mandates, and facilitating inter-regional collaboration. The established regional commissions are tasked with enhancing infrastructure, economic growth, and social welfare within their regions. In September 2024, the Senate passed the SWDC Bill with majority backing, then sent it to the House of Representatives for approval. Senator Gbenga Daniel from Ogun East sponsored the bill. Similarly, the SSDC Bill was passed in October 2024 and forwarded to the House of Representatives. The South-South Development Commission Bill, a legislative priority under Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s leadership, aims to address ecological degradation and economic disparities in Nigeria’s oil-producing region. The South-West Commission will focus on infrastructure development and industrialisation, leveraging the region’s economic potential. The swift passage of the bills for RDCs, including funding mechanisms, by the National Assembly, underscores the strong bipartisan support for regional development. Senate President Akpabio’s leadership in advancing these bills and ensuring their signage into law reflects his commitment to legislative reforms that promote equitable development across all regions of Nigeria. President Tinubu’s assent to the SWDC and SSDC bills marks a milestone in Nigeria’s push for regional equity. With Senate President Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abass’s legislative stewardship and the National Assembly’s bipartisan support, the RDC framework positions Nigeria to tackle zone-specific challenges through targeted interventions. With the president's assent, stakeholders can expect the commissions to be fully operational in the coming months, with measurable outcomes to validate this ambitious regional development strategy. https://thenationonlineng.net/tinubu-signs-south-south-development-commission-bill-into-law/ 1 2  |