The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the distribution of non sensitive materials to some states ahead of the 2027 general election.
INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a national stakeholders’ meeting convened to mark 100 days to the election.
Amupitan said offshore production and fleet contracts had been awarded, while production of 57,000 new BVAS devices was at an advanced stage.
He added that the delivery of new operational vehicles was ongoing nationwide, while civil works, construction of dedicated BVAS storage facilities and local government area offices were progressing alongside renovations of offices across the country.
“Some states have started receiving some non-sensitive materials ahead of the election, procurement for the printing of ballot papers and results sheets is nearly completed, and advancement towards the final contract awards.
“The contract for solar power installation across all the commission offices has been awarded to ICT infrastructure upgrades to critical ICT applications and core infrastructures have been implemented.
“The procurement department continues to monitor suppliers, contractors, and interdepartmental delivery schedules closely, so that all the procurement aligns with our statutory timelines,” he said.
