The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega,? said, yesterday, that the commission was ready to issue permanent electronic voter’s card that would be valid for 10 years.
“With the design of the card and specification it will serve for an average of 10 years, as it could also be used for the 2019 elections.’’
He said in Abuja that the electronic voter’s card would eliminate electoral fraud and ensure credible and transparent polls.
Speaking at an INEC/civil society dialogue on plans and progress towards the 2015 elections, Jega said that features of the electronic card included micro testing security, hologram, and finger prints.
“The cards will be an electronic card to be used for identification, authentication and for voting. Also it will prevent multiple voting and fraud.