The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance election management in Nigeria and beyond. Following its weekly meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, INEC approve
d the creation of an AI Division within its ICT Department to drive data-driven decision-making and strengthen electoral integrity.
In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC detailed how AI can support risk detection, voter services automation, and geo-spatial intelligence for optimized logistics.
“The Division will enable the Commission to better coordinate and maximize existing technology investments through centralized AI governance,” the statement read. “It will also enhance decision-making through data-driven insights, risk management and voter engagement.”
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Olumekun noted that recent conferences with electoral bodies across Africa highlighted AI’s potential to predict logistical bottlenecks and improve polling-unit allocation. He added, “This initiative puts the Commission at the forefront of institutionalizing AI capabilities within our ICT infrastructure and is an important step in our ongoing reform of the electoral process.”
By deploying predictive analytics and intelligent safeguards, INEC aims to mitigate the negative impacts of AI—such as misinformation—while leveraging its strengths to deliver transparent and efficient elections.
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