The Independent National Electoral Commission has promoted 1,985 members of its staff, nationwide to boost its preparedness for the 2023 and off-season elections.

According to the commission, the promotion was in furtherance of its commitment to the welfare and development of its staff.

The promotion, which was contained in INEC bulletin Volume 2 No. 168 and published on Wednesday evening, came on the heels of the 2021 promotion examination and evaluation carried out by the commission.

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A breakdown of the figure indicates that 12 Deputy Directors on Grade Level 16 were promoted to the post of Directors on Grade Level 17, while 78 Assistant Directors on GL15 were elevated to the position of Deputy Directors on GL 16.

Also promoted to the Assistant Director cadre were 92 officers who were elevated from GL14 to GL15, and 971 other senior staff were promoted to Grade Levels between 07-14.

The commission also promoted 753, junior cadre staff between GL 03-06, nationwide.