Unic Press UK: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has delivered fresh copies of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to replace the ones that were destroyed during a fire incident last week in Plateau State.
The fire incident Saturday [February 9] had destroyed loads of election material – 5987 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs), 755 ballot boxes, 14 generators, election forms, official stamps, 380 voting cubicles – at the Qua’an Pan Local Government office of INEC in Plateau.
During a live broadcast Thursday, the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to the conduct of free and fair elections in a safe and peaceful atmosphere.
Nigeria General Election 2019 would hold on Saturday, the 16th February 2019, from 08:00 AM (Lagos time).
UPDATE ON PLATEAU FIRE INCIDENT
Truck carrying ballot boxes and voting cubicles offloaded at Qu'an Pan LGA of Plateau State to replace those destroyed in the recent fire incident. Reprinting of voters’ register for all polling units completed. Office relocated to a new building. pic.twitter.com/M9EcvTwtY7— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) February 15, 2019
