INEC Begins Distribution Of PVC In Rivers, August

The Independent Na
tional Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence distribution of permanent voters cards (PVC) in Rivers State between August 22 and 24, ahead of next year’s general elections.
The Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Aneide Ikowcrik who stated this at the inauguration of  National Inter Agency Advisory Committee of Voters  Education and Public Enlightment in Port Harcourt, charged the committee to  use their work  and corporate experiences to develop electoral system in the country.
Ikowerik enjoined the committee to work with the agencies whose duties are to reach out to the public and disseminate information to the general public about the importance and process of voters education.
According to him “you are selected based on your personal experience and corporate experience of your  organization to make contribution to the development of the electoral system and make people understand the process of election.”
He said the INEC is embarking on this exercise to achieve the goal of domiciling the country’s electoral process.
The Tide learnt that the INEC has concluded the exercise in the South East and South West. The exercise will commence in the South South in August.
Sources also hinted that the commission would also embark on tour of all media houses in Rivers State next month, ahead of the commencement of the distribution of the PVCs in the state.