INEC Holds South-West Zonal Awareness Workshop For Young Female Voters In Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, 9th November 2026, held the Zonal Awareness Creation Workshop for Young Female Voters Towards the 2027 General Election in the South-West, at the INEC Lagos State Collation Centre, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.
In his welcome address, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Lagos State, Prof. Ayobami Salami, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to inclusive electoral participation, particularly among young women.
He encouraged participants to understand their electoral rights, collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), reject vote buying, shun electoral violence and misinformation, and aspire to leadership positions beyond voting.
The goodwill message was delivered by the representative of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Deputy Director, Civic Values, Mrs. Obi Ngozi Clara.
The objectives of the workshop were presented by the Deputy Director, Gender Relations Division, INEC Headquarters, Mrs. Hembadoon Akaayar, who highlighted the need to equip young women with the knowledge and confidence to participate actively and responsibly in the electoral process.
The INEC Lagos Gender Desk Officer, Mrs. Yewande Jegede, spoke on building the confidence of young female voters, emphasising awareness of electoral rights, overcoming participation barriers and encouraging women to exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation.
The Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC Lagos State, highlighted the Commission’s preparedness for the 2027 General Election, including the deployment of electoral technology, voter education, personnel training and established election-day procedures to ensure a transparent and orderly electoral process.
The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Administrative Secretary, INEC Lagos State, Olori Adenike Tadese, who appreciated the resource persons, collaborating organisations and participants for their contributions.
The workshop forms part of INEC’s ongoing efforts to promote gender inclusion and strengthen women’s participation in Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Election.
