Participants at a 2- day workshop on “Community Dialogues on Electoral Integrity – Trusted Voices for Credible Elections” have reaffirmed their commitment to serving as ambassadors of electoral integrity within their communities.
This is by promoting fact based information,
encouraging peaceful participation in democratic processes, and supporting initiatives that strengthen confidence in electoral institutions.
The workshop held in Kaduna brought together 40 key stakeholders from 12 states across Nigeria’s North – West and North – Central geopolitical zones, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration among community leaders, civil society actors, media practitioners, women and youth representatives among others committed to strengthening democratic governance and electoral integrity.
Some of the participants with rapt attention
It was under the EU Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project, funded by the European Union (EU), the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Denmark, the Fundación para la Internacionalización de las Administraciones Públicas (FIAP), a Spanish Cooperation entity,
On their part, representatives of FIAP and project partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting democratic governance, peacebuilding, and inclusive political participation across the ECOWAS region.
They emphasized that credible elections are essential for fostering peace, stability, and sustainable development.
