2027: Gombe REC tasks officers on disability inclusion
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By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The engagement brought together electoral officers, disability desk officers from the 11 local government areas of the state and representatives of disability groups.
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✦Gajiram gave the directive on Monday during a one-day engagement with persons with disabilities in Gombe, where he stressed the need for deliberate measures to guarantee their participation in the electoral process without discrimination or unnecessary barriers.
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2027:By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.Monday:Gajiram gave the directive on Monday during a one-day engagement with persons with disabilities in Gombe, where he stressed the need for deliberate measures to guarantee their participation in the electoral process without discrimination or unnecessary barriers.2027:The engagement highlighted the importance of collaboration among INEC, relevant government agencies and disability organisations in promoting an inclusive electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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✦By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
✦The engagement brought together electoral officers, disability desk officers from the 11 local government areas of the state and representatives of disability groups.
✦Gajiram gave the directive on Monday during a one-day engagement with persons with disabilities in Gombe, where he stressed the need for deliberate measures to guarantee their participation in the electoral process without discrimination or unnecessary barriers.
Key Facts:2027: By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.Monday: Gajiram gave the directive on Monday during a one-day engagement with persons with disabilities in Gombe, where he stressed the need for deliberate measures to guarantee their participation in the electoral process without discrimination or unnecessary barriers.2027: The engagement highlighted the importance of collaboration among INEC, relevant government agencies and disability organisations in promoting an inclusive electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral...
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By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has directed electoral officers across the state to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully accommodated in all electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
