The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has called for the strategic deployment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support to enhance voter registration processes at the grassroots level for illiterates. She made this appeal during the Stakeholders’ Meeting on Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) held at the INEC Office, Ifako-Ijaye, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Addressing participants, Hon. Yemisi Rosiji Rosiji commended INEC for its efforts in facilitating the CVR exercise and emphasized the need for innovative solutions to improve accessibility for illiterate residents. “ICT is the future of voter registration. By deploying technology support effectively across local councils, particularly in areas like Ifako-Ijaye and Ojokoro, we can ensure flexibility and seamless online registration for our communities,” she stated. She also urged INEC to address issues of blurred voter cards in the ongoing exercise to ensure ease of use during election.
Earlier, the Electoral Officer (EO) of Ifako-Ijaye Local Government, Mrs Adebanjo, in her welcome address, emphasized the importance of voter registration as the foundation of credible elections.
She appealed to stakeholders to mobilize members of their communities to take advantage of the CVR exercise by registering, transferring, or updating their voter information as it applies to them.
Other stakeholders present also shared useful insights in tackling issues facing progress in the ongoing exercise, such as being prompt, delays in the exercise and proposed practical solutions, including the establishment of desks per ward to ease the workload and the increase of electoral personnel and machines to ensure timely processing and readiness of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) within a specified period.
They further commended INEC for the initiative while pledging their support to mobilize citizens, sensitize communities for their participation in the ongoing CVR exercise.
The meeting, which brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, political parties, security agencies, market associations, youth groups, and civil society organizations, served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges and propose solutions. Hon. Rosiji expressed optimism that collaborative efforts would yield significant improvements in voter registration outcomes.
Reiterating her administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, Hon. Rosiji urged residents of Ojokoro community to seize this opportunity to register, update, or transfer their voter information.
The stakeholders’ meeting ended with a collective call to action, emphasizing the importance of participation in the CVR exercise to uphold Nigeria’s democratic values.
In attendance, Executive Chairman- Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, accompanied by the
Vice Chairman – Hon. Tunde Oyekunle ,
Hon. Adeyemi, Deputy Leader – Babasola Adegbemi,
Majority Leader – Hon. Bosun Fasasi,
Chief Whip – Hon. Jolaosho Segun Benjamin,
Deputy Chief Whip – Hon. Taiwo Bolaji Taofik, and the Management .
Mrs Adebanjo -The Electoral Officer (EO)of Ifako-Ijaye and others.