The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, announced the commencement of recruitment of election staff for the 2023 general elections.

To this effect, the electoral umpire said it had opened its portal for recruitment, adding that eligible applicants should begin applying for the role.

INEC made the announcement in a post on its official social media page on Wednesday. It said the portal which opened on Wednesday would be closed on November 30, 2022.

Journalists earlier reported that electioneering for the 2023 election will kick off later this month, signaling the commencement of activities that would culminate in next year’s general elections.