The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened fresh job opportunities for Nigerians to serve as ad-hoc staff in the upcoming Anambra governorship election scheduled for 2025.
The commission listed available positions as Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs), Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers, and Registration Area Technicians (RATECHs).
According to INEC, the online application portal, INECPRES, will remain open from Monday, September 15, until Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Interested applicants are expected to apply only through the official portal.
Eligibility Requirements
INEC explained that only residents of Anambra, Delta, Enugu, and Imo states are eligible to apply. The commission also outlined the following criteria:
SPOs: Must be permanent staff of the Federal Public or Civil Service on Grade Levels 10 to 14.
POs/APOs: Open to serving corps members, recent graduates (within four years of NYSC), INEC staff, or penultimate students in federal tertiary institutions.
RAC Managers: Heads of institutions hosting RACs or civil servants on Grade Level 07 and above.
RATECHs: Strictly for qualified INEC ICT staff.
INEC stressed that applicants must remain neutral. “They must not belong to any political party or show support for candidates,” the commission warned.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through pres.inecnigeria.org or via the mobile-friendly link presmobile.inecnigeria.org.
For assistance, INEC provided help desk contacts: Adeaze (09127675926), Bolaji (08059653879), and Rukayat (08039301522).
The electoral body assured Nigerians that the recruitment of competent ad-hoc staff is key to delivering credible elections.
“INEC is making your votes count by consolidating democracy,” the statement added.
Youth advocate Ajidahun Dipo-Daniels urged INEC to go beyond temporary recruitment and prioritize permanent opportunities for young Nigerians.
He emphasized that corps members and graduates play a vital role in elections and deserve security, timely payments, and long-term career pathways.
“By valuing youth contributions and safeguarding their welfare, INEC can strengthen its workforce and inspire trust in Nigeria’s democracy,” he noted.