By CS News
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has commissioned a newly constructed Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) storage facility in Lokoja, Kogi State, as part of the Commission’s preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The commissioning, which took place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, formed part of the Chairman’s North-Central Zonal Readiness Assessment and nationwide engagements with staff and stakeholders ahead of the January 16 and February 6, 2027 elections.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Amupitan explained that the INEC BVAS storage facility in Kogi was designed to address operational challenges associated with the storage and maintenance of BVAS devices, particularly those resulting from improper storage conditions and inadequate cooling systems.
He noted that INEC had identified the need for dedicated storage facilities across states to ensure that the devices are maintained under appropriate conditions, preserve battery life, perform optimally and enjoy an extended operational lifespan.
The INEC Chairman expressed satisfaction with the quality of the facility, particularly its foundation, structural protection, electrical connections and equipment installations. He formally commissioned it for use ahead of the 2027 elections and urged officials to ensure it serves its intended purpose.
Earlier, Professor Amupitan paid a courtesy visit to the Kogi State Council of Traditional Rulers, where he sought their support and royal blessings for peaceful, credible and inclusive elections in 2027.
Describing the visit as a homecoming, he said it was important to pay homage to traditional rulers before undertaking a major national assignment in his home state. He emphasised that traditional institutions remained critical partners in the electoral process, noting that peaceful elections required cooperation from community leaders and other stakeholders.
The traditional rulers, led by the President of the Council and Attah Igala, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa, received the INEC delegation alongside other prominent traditional rulers in the state.
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