EU-SDGN trains INEC officers on managing gender, disability issues

To enhance gender and disability inclusion in Nigeria’s electoral process, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance Programme (EU-SDGN) on Wednesday supported the training of desk officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The EU-SDGN aims to develop a comprehensive training manual for INEC inclusivity officers to effectively address and manage gender and disability related issues that may arise during elections.

The three-day workshop held in Abuja, provides an opportunity for relevant stakeholders to review INEC’s inclusivity manual and identify gaps and areas of improvement.

Speaking during the workshop, the Director, Gender and Inclusivity Department, INEC, Lakunuya Dorathy Bello, stated that the workshop is timely and important, as it would help the Commission to discharge its mandate to promote a free, credible, transparent, and inclusive elections across the country.

She said, “The manual will assist the Commission to build the capacity of…