The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of 10,000 ad hoc personnel nationwide as part of preparations for the forthcoming 2026/2027 general elections.
A recruitment notice made available on Wednesday stated that the application process is currently ongoing and open to qualified Nigerians willing to serve as temporary election officials during the polls.
According to the notice, successful applicants will be deployed to perform critical electoral duties, including voter accreditation, management of polling units, ballot handling, result collation and logistics support during the elections.
INEC traditionally engages ad hoc staff such as Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers and Supervisory Presiding Officers to ensure the smooth conduct of elections across the country.
Applicants are expected to meet basic eligibility criteria, which typically include Nigerian citizenship, possession of a valid means of identification, and the ability to discharge assigned responsibilities with neutrality, integrity and professionalism. Detailed guidelines on qualifications and deployment are provided on the application portal.
Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions before submitting their applications.
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Meanwhile, INEC has consistently urged members of the public to be vigilant and verify recruitment information through official communication channels, stressing that the commission does not charge any fee for ad hoc staff recruitment and does not appoint agents to collect money on its behalf.
The commission reiterated its commitment to transparency and assured Nigerians that credible and qualified personnel would be engaged to support the successful conduct of the 2026/2027 elections.
