Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was recently honored by Liberia’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) for his role in sustaining Liberia’s democratic journey.
The tribute was bestowed upon Yakubu during the commissioning of a new workspace for NEC staff in Liberia.
Davidetta Lansanah, the chairperson of Liberia’s NEC, invited Yakubu to the event and expressed her gratitude for the technical support provided by INEC in establishing the workspace and strengthening the electoral process in Liberia.
Yakubu, in turn, expressed his appreciation to Liberia’s NEC for allowing him to dedicate the workspace and highlighted the importance of the facility in enhancing the operational capabilities of staff, particularly through its information and technology resources.
He also emphasized the need for regional election management bodies to prioritize peer support in light of the increasing costs associated with conducting elections.
The event was attended by various dignitaries, including representatives from the United Nations and the Nigerian embassy in Liberia, as well as members of the Liberian Bar Association.
