KANO GOVERNMENT FORMS TASKFORCE TO DRIVE VOTER REGISTRATION
The Kano State Government has established a high-powered Mobilization Taskforce on Voter Registration to encourage citizens’ participation in the ongoing voter registration exercise. This initiative aligns with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) directives.
The Taskforce, chaired by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, comprises various stakeholders, including government officials, political parties, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, and trade unions. Its primary objective is to mobilize and ensure maximum participation of Kano citizens in the voter registration exercise.
The Taskforce boasts an impressive lineup of members, including:
– Government officials
– Political party representatives
– Traditional institution representatives
– Civil society organizations
– Trade unions
– Youth and women organizations
The Kano State Government emphasizes that voter registration is a civic responsibility with extraordinary importance, shaping the future of governance and ensuring citizens’ voices are heard. The Government urges all stakeholders to join hands in achieving the desired goal.
The Taskforce’s establishment is expected to promote participatory democracy, ensuring every eligible Kano citizen registers to vote. This initiative demonstrates the Government’s commitment to empowering citizens and fostering a culture of civic engagement.
By forming this Taskforce, the Kano State Government aims to make a positive impact on the state’s electoral process, ensuring that citizens’ voices are heard and their votes count.