The Independent National Electoral Commission has sought the support of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, in its efforts to ensure credible, peaceful and transparent elections.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ondo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Temidayo-Oladiji, at the institution’s New Senate Chamber.
Agboke also called on lecturers, non-teaching staff and students to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and participate actively in forthcoming elections.
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He stressed the importance of involving members of the academic community in the electoral process, saying their participation was crucial to strengthening democracy.
The REC urged the university community to support efforts towards peaceful and transparent elections in the state.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor assured INEC of FUTA’s continued support and cooperation, describing collaboration among government institutions as essential to national development and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
Oladiji said the education sector, being one of the largest sectors in the country, had much to gain from credible leadership and a transparent electoral process.
She reaffirmed the university’s readiness to work with INEC towards achieving the objectives.
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