The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it required over 100,000 vehicles and about 4,200 boats to move personnel and materials for
He said that the MoU was based on the realisation of the critical role of transportation in the conduct of elections in Nigeria and that the MoU was designed to facilitate the successful deployment of personnel and materials for the 2019 General Election and other elections.
“It will require over 100,000 vehicles and about 4,200 boats that will be accompanied by naval gunboats. This is a huge undertaking that must be accomplished in the next 66 days and we are resolute in doing so to give Nigerians a pleasant voting experience. ”“Let me assure Nigerians that we are determined that all polling units nationwide will open at 8.
He was optimistic that the leadership of the unions will supervise their members in the various chapters and branches for the full implementation of the MoU and thus would be required to work very closely with INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners and collaborate with the Federal Regulatory and Safety Agencies to ensure that the objectives of the MoU are fully realised in terms of required road/sea worthiness and safety standards of your vehicles and boats.
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