Yakubu made the remarks in a newly released 200-page publication titled “Election Management in Nigeria: 2015–2025,” published by INEC. The book offers a detailed account of his two-term leadership, which began in 2015, highlighting achievements, challenges, and key reforms implemented during his tenure.

“The decade between 2015 and 2025 has been one of the most momentous in the history of the management of elections in Nigeria,” Yakubu wrote in the foreword, calling it a period of “milestones, challenges, and useful lessons.”


The book outlines several major technological reforms introduced by INEC, including, Bi-Modal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, INEC Voter Enrolment Device, IVED, INEC Results Viewing Portal, IReV, Expansion of access to polling units.

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Yakubu said these tools enhanced voter authentication, transparency, and accessibility, especially for marginalized groups like women, youth, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons, IDPs.

Looking forward, he emphasized the importance of sustaining reforms and preparing for new challenges.

“The commission must intensify confidence-building measures, expand inclusivity, and proactively address emerging threats to ensure credible elections and strengthen democracy,” he wrote.

Yakubu concluded by stressing that the consolidation of Nigeria’s democracy depends on continuous reform, public trust, and the inclusive participation of all citizens.

Source: Punch