In preparation for the 2023 general elections, the Department of State Services (DSS), has organised a four-day strategic workshop for state directors of security and heads of institutions.
The workshop that was held between January 18 and 21, was part of the Service’s preparedness for the general elections, the DSS spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya said.
Afunanya further stated that during the exercise, the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu presented a keynote address on the preparation of the commission towards the election.
He assured the Service of the INEC determination to deliver free, fair and credible elections.
Also, INEC director of legal, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, educated participants on the Electoral Act 2022 and its implications for security agencies.
The DSS reviewed the security situation in the country and assured INEC of its support which is in line with the president’s pronouncement to the world to bequeath a free and fair election.
Meanwhile, as part of related training and courses outlined for the DSS for the period, a capacity building seminar in public relations was declared open by the DGSS on Monday for mid-level officers drawn from the state commands.
While speaking on the training, the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Bichi used the occasions to reiterate the need for professionalism and neutrality of personnel in the discharge of their mandate before, during and after the general elections.
