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By Emmanuel Adeleke
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has began the distribution of sensitive election materials across the country ahead of the presidential and national assembly election on Saturday.
In Lagos State, the exercise is being carried out under the heavy presence of security agencies at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters, Marina, Lagos.
The Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Segun Agbaje, who is overseeing the process in the state said INEC is ready for Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections.
He said the materials are secure and intact.
Speaking, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, said the force is not encountering any challenges so far, adding that they envisage the process will go on smoothly.
In Ekiti State, the sensitive materials are being sorted for distribution at the CBN premises in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
The arrangements of the materials for the election are taking place under the watch of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof Ayobami Salami, party representatives, monitors and observers.
Men of the Nigeria police and other uniform men are also within the premises to ensure maximum security.