“This N800 billion plus sounds humongous, but when you calculate the average cost per voter, it is about $6, which is reasonable for a country such as Nigeria,” said INEC.
Ms Abdullahi noted early deployment and timely start of voting.
The resident electoral commissioner described the exercise as smooth and peaceful, devoid of violence and rancour.
He described voter turnout as a clear indication of the people’s support for and acceptance of the process.
Mr Arogundade said women played significant roles as polling officials, party agents and voters.
The organisation noted that informed participation remains essential to the credibility and inclusiveness of elections.
“As of 1:00 p.m, only 14 voters had presented themselves for accreditation across the four centres visited,” he said.
Mr Amupitan said that the upgrades were tested during the Saturday FCT Area Council election.
The mock exercise conducted in 289 selected polling units.
Senators also rejected Clause 47, which sought to allow electronically-generated voter identification.
