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Edo Guber: 721 journalists, 114 media houses confirmed by INEC

Voice Air Media, News Update

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has begun issuance of identification tags to journalists accredited to cover the September 21 governorship election in Edo State.

The exercise took place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, secretariat in the state.

According to the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, 114 media organisations successfully uploaded the details of 721 personnel to cover the election.

Olumekun explained that the full list, including the number of personnel to be deployed, had been uploaded to the commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.

He assured all accredited groups of unimpeded lawful access to voting and collation locations.

The commissioner appealed to media organisations and observers to abide by their codes of professional ethics and INEC’s regulations and guidelines during the election.

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