Electoral officials from Benin Republic recently paid a visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria to gain insights and learn from the country’s election management processes. The visit underscores the growing interest in Nigeria’s electoral reforms and practices, particularly after the successful conduct of recent elections.
During the visit, the Benin Republic delegation sought to understand how INEC manages the complexities of organizing large-scale elections, ensuring transparency, and handling logistical challenges. The officials expressed interest in Nigeria’s adoption of new technologies, such as the use of the BVAS (Bimodal Voter Accreditation System) and IREV (Integrated Results Viewing), which have helped improve election credibility and efficiency.
INEC officials took the opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s election infrastructure and share best practices, as well as the challenges faced during the electoral process. Both sides discussed potential collaborations to further strengthen democratic processes in West Africa.
The visit highlights the importance of regional cooperation in electoral matters and the shared commitment to enhancing electoral integrity across the continent.
