Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Recruiting for Observers

Interested observer groups are required to download and complete the application form(s) EC 14A (I) indicating the preferred state for observation and submit it along with other necessary documents to:
The Election and Party Monitoring Department,
INEC Headquarters,
Maitama, Abuja.

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Application Instructions/Notice

• Separate Application Forms are to be submitted for Bayelsa and Kogi States, respectively
• Observer groups should particularly, note that all other information, including Legal status, Federal Inland Revenue Service (Medium Tax Office) Certificate for NGOs as well as evidence of registration with the Civil Society Desk at INEC headquarters, Abuja (including evidence of past registration with the Civil Society Desk at INEC Headquarters, Abuja (including evidence of past election observation), among others, are to accompany their applications.
• The list of all successful observer groups for the two Elections will be subsequently published in National Dailies and on the Commission's website at the close of the period for receipt of application (s).
• Observer Groups should note that any falsification of documents in the submissions will lead to automatic disqualification and possible prosecution. Please, be guided accordingly.