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The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened applications for Nigerians interested in working as temporary election officials during the 2027 general elections.
The recruitment exercise is being conducted through INEC’s online recruitment platform, INECPRES. The commission said interested applicants can submit their applications from 8am on September 18, 2026, with the portal scheduled to close at midnight on November 18, 2026.
According to INEC, the exercise is expected to provide personnel for thousands of polling locations nationwide, with about 1.4 million temporary workers projected to be engaged for the elections.
The positions available include Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Centre Managers and Registration Area Technical Support personnel. Applicants are expected to meet the requirements specified by the commission for their preferred positions.
INEC urged prospective applicants to use its official recruitment platform and carefully follow the application guidelines. The commission also warned applicants to rely on verified information and avoid fraudulent recruitment channels.
The 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027.
