The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun an ICT workshop on developing an Artificial Intelligence framework for electoral administration.
The workshop started Monday in Lagos and gathered ICT directors, state department heads, technical experts, development partners and commission stakeholders.
The Aboyomi Salami, represented by Administrative Secretary Oluyemi Adeyemi-Showunmi, described the event as timely.
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He said rapid technological changes are transforming governance systems and election management bodies across the world.
Salami noted that institutions now deploy modern tools to improve efficiency, transparency and credibility in electoral administration.
He highlighted key innovations already introduced by INEC, including biometric voter registration, the BVAS accreditation system and the IReV results portal.
According to him, the commission approved the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Division within its ICT Department in May 2025.
He said the decision reflects the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in improving data analysis and complex electoral operations.
Salami added that AI could assist with election logistics planning, risk monitoring and large-scale data management.
However, he warned that the technology also raises concerns about ethics, data protection and information integrity.
The ICT Director said the workshop marks a major step in strengthening technology use in Nigeria’s electoral process.
He explained that participants will examine AI fundamentals and develop a draft regulatory framework for responsible implementation.
Representing the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, Seray Jah praised INEC’s forward-looking approach.
The workshop is expected to produce a draft framework to guide responsible Artificial Intelligence use in Nigeria’s electoral management.
