Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle, has commended the decision of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use Permanent Voter Card in the general elections.
The ambassador also described the PVC as very high tech.
Entwistle while speaking with journalists at the International Conference Centre on Sunday said “I am very impressed by the decision of INEC to use technology in this election. The Permanent Voter Cards are very high-tech.
“They are more high tech than my voter card from the state of Virginia in the US. My voter card does not have biometric. It does not have my fingerprint. The high-tech gives the process more integrity.
“I congratulate INEC on taking the part of High-tech. I think we need to come and study it so that we can use it in my country.”
On the conduct of the elections, he said “I was extremely impressed. On Saturday, I went to number of places in the FCT. Every place I went, I was impressed by the patience and dedication of the Nigerian voter. I found that inspirational.
“I mean they (the people) will get what they want which of course is a transparent, credible and non-violent election. We look forward to working with whatever government emerges from the election.”
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