20th January, 2023
By Stanley Nwanosike
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced adhoc staff screening in three senatorial zones of Enugu State ahead of the general elections.
INEC had fixed Feb. 25 for the presidential and national assembly elections, as well as March 11 for the governorship and state house of assembly elections.
Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu, said that the screening was currently ongoing in the three senatorial zones simultaneously.
Chukwu said the exercise will last four days, beginning on January 19 and ending on January 22.
“The screening/verification of documents of the ad-hoc personnel, who applied online for the 2023 election, is on. It is held at three different INEC local government area (LGA) offices, representing each of the senatorial zones in the state.
“For Enugu-East Senatorial Zone, the screening is being done at INEC office, Enugu North LGA; and for Enugu-West Senatorial Zone, the screening is being done at INEC office in Udi LGA.
“While for Enugu-North Senatorial Zone, the screening is being done at the INEC office in Nsukka LGA,” he said.
According to the REC, the exercise had been smooth and hitch-free.
“The applicants are responding positively with necessary screening requirements. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for training in February,” Chukwu added.
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