Senate Requests ₦30 Billion for INEC 2027 Elections
The Nigerian Senate has made a fresh move to increase the budget allocation for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by an additional ₦30 billion to facilitate the conduct of the 2027 general elections. This initiative was proposed by the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters and is aimed at addressing logistical challenges associated with the electoral process.
The Senate's request comes in the context of an initial budget proposal of ₦873 billion for the elections, which is expected to be detailed later. The additional funding is deemed necessary to ensure that INEC can effectively manage the upcoming electoral logistics and operations, thereby enhancing the overall electoral process in Nigeria.
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