The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant to strengthen staff training and preparation ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8.
The new tool, called the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was introduced on Friday.
Hosted on Telegram, the INECTrainingBot offers 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning modules. It allows electoral officers to train flexibly, 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.
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“Key Features: 24/7 Accessibility; User-friendly interface on Telegram; On-the-go learning.”
INEC also announced that the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards for voters who participated in the recent Continuous Voter Registration in Anambra State will take place from October 22 to October 26.
The commission added that a mock accreditation exercise would be held on Saturday, October 25, in selected polling units across the three senatorial districts of the state.
According to INEC, the exercise aims to test the performance of the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and assess the real-time uploading of results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal.