Amupitan expresses satisfaction with BVAS performance during FCT mock accreditation

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Amupitan has expressed satisfaction with the performance of BVAS during a mock accreditation exercise in the FCT.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) resident electoral commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Amupitan, voiced his satisfaction regarding the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during a recent mock accreditation process. This development highlights ongoing preparations for electoral activities in Nigeria's capital region. No further details on the specifics of the mock exercise or any challenges encountered were provided in the report.

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