The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8.
The new digital tool, called the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was launched on Friday.
The INECTrainingBot, which is available on Telegram, gives users 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lectures, and on-demand learning modules.
It enables electoral officers to learn from any location and at their own pace.
A statement by the commission via X read, “In preparation for the #AnambraDecides2025 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission is leveraging technology to enhance the capacity of its personnel and stakeholders.
“We are proud to introduce the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, ‘INECTrainingBot,’ now available on Telegram. This tool provides flexible, on-demand access to essential election training, ensuring our team can learn smarter and be fully equipped for their critical roles.
“Key Features: 24/7 Accessibility; User-friendly interface on Telegram; On-the-go learning.”
INEC also stated that Permanent Voter Cards will be distributed to voters who registered during the last Continuous Voter Registration in Anambra State between October 22 and October 26.
The commission also announced that on Saturday, October 25, INEC will undertake a mock accreditation procedure in selected polling units across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The exercise, according to the commission, is designed to test the performance of the updated Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and evaluate the real-time uploading of results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal.
