Benin's CENA Delegation Visits Nigeria for Electoral Insights

Ahead of the 2026 elections in Benin, a delegation from the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA) arrived in Abuja on Monday, December 16. 

The visit aims to learn from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, as the Benin Republic prepares for three elections within three months. 

The 12-member delegation, led by CENA President Dr. Sacca Lafia, will observe Nigeria's electoral processes and procedures. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated that the focus areas include the legal framework for elections, the design and printing of election materials, recruitment and training of poll officials, election budgeting, and security measures.

Yakubu emphasized the importance of peer learning and support in strengthening electoral processes. 

An elaborate program has been set up for the visit, with various INEC departments scheduled to brief the delegation on key aspects of Nigeria's electoral experienc