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INEC Creates Artificial Intelligence Division Aimed at Strengthening Electoral Credibility Across Nigeria
- On May 22, 2025, INEC approved an Artificial Intelligence Division under its ICT Department in Abuja to enhance electoral processes.
- The decision followed INEC’s review of AI’s increasing influence on elections and participation in continental conferences on AI risks and benefits.
- The division will harness AI for logistical planning, polling unit allocation, voter services automation, predictive analytics, and combating misinformation.
- INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun said the division will be central to “defending electoral integrity” and institutionalising AI within the commission’s ICT infrastructure.
- This initiative marks an administrative step in INEC’s electoral reform strategy, aiming to strengthen credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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