INEC May 2011 Governorship Election/Results Nigeria, States-By-States

INEC May 2011 Gubernatorial Election/Results Nigeria, States-By-States

Nigerian Gubernatorial Election Report / Results

INEC Nigeria, 2011 Governorship Election Report. INEC Governors election report / result

Today gubernotorial elections is taking place in 26 states, with the exception of Kaduna and Bauchi (For security reasons) and Bayelsa, Cross River, Kogi, Adamawa and Sokoto (Tenure extension till 2012.)

Also, elections will not hold in Ondo, Ekiti, Osun because the governors of these states won their appeals against their opponent who were adjudged by the courts to have being sworn in illegally having not now the member of votes, according to the constitution-in Anambra, the incumbent governor will serve his second term till 2014.

The 1999 constitution of Nigeria provides that for each state of the federation, there shall be a governor and such person shall be the chief executive of the state.

This means the executive governor of any state of the Nigerian federation is the state chief decision-maker and by interpretation therefore, the most powerful person in the state.

Voting has commenced.

>>>>>> Accreditation late in Uyo

12 Noon. PDP caught in Ibadan with ballot papers already thumbprinted, 40 buses, 70 thugs with ammunitions, thanks to the alert security team.

Political thugs suspected to belong to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) snatch ballot box this morning in Ward 6, Unit 1, Egueben Local Government Area of Edo State.

Extremely low voter turnout across Gombe and Yobe states.

BORNO – Explosion rocks London Ciki area of Maiduguri. No injuries reported.

Lagos/Nigeria-Pregnant woman collapses at Isele Ward 007 Polling unit 007 in Ikorodu.

Lagos/Nigeria – Voting commences in many polling units in Ikorodu.

Kwara/Nigeria – Shops open at Share, hometown of Abdulfatai Ahmed, PDP gubernatorial candidate.

Benue/Nigeria – Military escorts INEC officials to deliver materials to Daudu, Guma Local Council.

Osun/Nigeria – Police arrest four at Ikire polling unit, Irewole Local council, for violating Electoral Act.

Benue/Nigeria – State officials provide rice and palm wine at government house polling unit.

Lagos/Nigeria – Politician says ACN will win in Lagos .

Lagos/Nigeria – Fake soldier arrested at polling unit in Amukoko, Lagos.

Minna/Niger – Low voter turnout for gubernatorial election in Niger State.

Kwara/Nigeria-Salam Abdullahi, of ACN says the election is so far peaceful, but that PDP still plan to rig in rural areas.

FLASH: Politicians lobby Voters with money at oko Erin ward Ilorin.

Kano/Nigeria-Low turnout of voters across the city of Kano amid minimal security presence.

Enugu/Nigeria-Shops are open for business at Amechi Awkunanaw although there is large turnout of voters.

KWARA – Gbemisola Saraki of ACPN and Ahmed Abdulfatah of PDP, have cast their votes.

OGUN – Police escort INEC officials out of polling unit to avoid protesting voters in Abeokuta.

Extremely low voter turnout across Gombe and Yobe states.

BORNO – Explosion rocks London Ciki area of Maiduguri. No injuries reported.

LAGOS – Ade Dosunmu, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in Lagos says he will accept election result in good faith.

BENUE – No voting in 14 polling units in Katsina-Ala, no result sheets for governorship polls there.

KWARA – Most polling units in Ilorin Central have finished with voting.

OYO – NURTW officials threatened to lock up the shops of traders at Agodo motorpark, Ibadan, Oyo State.

LAGOS – Local youth and party agents clash in Surulere, Lagos over money doled out by politicians.

GOMBE – INEC cancels elections at a polling unit in Gombe.

OYO – 31 people arrested in Olomi area of Ibadan and 22 at Iseyin over ballot snatching.

NASARAWA – Electoral officers satisfied with turnout of registered voters.

NIGER – Cases of underage voting reported in Wushishi.

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UNDP New Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Consultant: Senior Reintegration Technical Advisor Abuja Nigeria 2010

Careers at UNDP: Recruitment for Consultant: Senior Reintegration Technical Advisor, Job Vacancy Abuja Nigeria 2010

Consultant: Senior Reintegration Technical Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Application Deadline: 09-Dec-10
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type Of Contract: Ssa
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages Required: English
Starting Date:(Date When The Selected Candidate Is Expected To Start) 31-Jan-2011
Duration Of Initial Contract: One Year With Possibility Of Renewal
Expected Duration Of Assignment: One Year With Possibility Of Renewal

Background

The late Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua on June 25, 2009, proclaimed a 60-day unconditional amnesty period for militants in the Niger Delta, as a constructive step to resolving the protracted crisis in the region. The pardon is based on the willingness and readiness of militants to surrender their arms, completely renounce militancy unconditionally and agree to make an undertaking to this effect. It is however not a blanket state pardon as militants who are willing to lay down their arms are expected to sign an undertaking not to return to the creeks to continue with the struggle. With President Goodluck Jonathan having reconstituted the Presidential Amnesty Committee, the demobilisation process was given a new lease of life. Now under the direct supervision of the Presidential Advisor on Niger Delta, the demobilisation phase took off in earnest in July 2010, with over 7,000 repentant militants having taken in the transformational training and reorientation process in Calabar. The Niger Delta region is entering a critical phase in the process of security stabilization and community recovery. The Amnesty process which heralded the disarmament and demobilization activities have resulted in a great number of ex-combatants – approximately 20,000 – many of whom have been through psycho-social training and are still waiting for sustainable economic reintegration. However, a series of events are liable to jeopardize this stabilization phase. The most important being the upcoming general elections expected to hold in April 2011. Presently, there is a request from the Presidential Committee on the Amnesty process for further assistance in the area of reintegration programming which is within the profile of current scope of assistance and expertise available to the committee. Working directly with the Presidential Amnesty Committe this assignment is to provide short-term and immediate support for the security stabilisation in the Niger Delta through the DDR process> it is also recognised that long term security can only be consolidated and sustained by addressing the broad development challenges in the Niger Delta. Consequently the assistance and support from UNDP envisages exploring coherent linkage between the short-term support to the PCA and the broad development assistance promoted by the Ministry for Niger Delta Affairs for transition from short to medium term development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific tasks of the Technical Advisor The specific tasks the staff member is expected to carry out include: Provide advice on Monitoring and evaluation process for the training centres including design of systems for concurrent beneficiary tracking, performance impact monitoring etc Secure and ensure implementation of the commitment of the development partners to the reintegration and post-reintegration activities such as concurrent beneficiary tracking and job placement support Identify other sources of funding for reintegration programme and placement into parallel programmes of reintegration Manage funds sourced by the UNDP from other development partners in support of reintegration process Work under the supervision of the Amnesty Reintegration Team leader to provide targeted reintegration assistance to the project team In collaboration with the MNDA and under the leadership of the Reintegration Team Leader, assist in working out transitional strategy from the short-term support of the Amnesty reintegration process to medium and long term development support within a broad framework of inclusive community-based recovery process promoted by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. These tasks are critical for the successful implementation of the programme and covers the areas of assistance UNDP previously agreed to provide to the PCA and the MNDA.

Competencies

Key Competencies Effective communications skills and ability to establish good working relationships with national and international interlocutors; High moral integrity, sound political judgment as well as diplomacy, impartiality and discretion and proven capacities of initiative, leadership and autonomy; Ability to work under pressure and with discretion in a politically sensitive, culturally diverse environment; Excellent knowledge of post-conflict and recovery issues is highly desirable; Excellent knowledge of the UN system as well as other bilateral and multilateral development agencies.

Consultant: Senior Reintegration Technical Advisor

Required Skills And Experience

Qualifications And Experience

Education
An advanced university degree in any of the following: Economics, political science, sociology, international relations, public administration, development studies or other relevant fields.

Work Experience And Skills

At least 15 years of relevant experience, including working directly in post-conflict environments;
Demonstrated practical experience in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration at the senior management level is essential;
Solid experience in the design and implementation of successful DDR programme
Proven capacity for technical and advisory function at a senior level at government or the UN agencies and in a complex transitional and politically sensitive environment
Excellent computer literacy;
Excellent command of English is essential, written and oral;
Knowledge of the political and economic situation in Nigeria is highly desirable;
Previous military experience in a joint context would be an advantage;

Click Link to apply
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20363

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European Union Delegation Latest Job Vacancy Recruitment, Abuja – Nigeria Nigeria 2010

European Union Delegation, Abuja – Nigeria

Recruitment For The Delegation Of The European Union To The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Project Officer-Development Cooperation (Sector Of Political/ Democratic Governance & Civil Society)
Job No: 19554

The European Commission is the EU's executive body. It represents and upholds the interests of Europe as a whole. It drafts proposals for new European laws. It manages the day-to-day business of implementing EU policies and spending EU funds. The Commission also makes sure that everyone abides by the European treaties and laws.

The project officer is expected to provide technical experience to the Delegation in all phases of the project management cycle and in particular to ensure proper appraisal, monitoring of project’s implementation and sector review, most specifically in the job sector of political/ democratic governance and civil society. As part of his duty he is in charge of the implementation of support to the electoral cycle and deepening democracy programme and a number of Budget-lines thematic programmes, support to Non State Actors and communications and interactions with mass media and acts back-up other projects within the section.

Education And Experience
University degree in Political Science, Law or International Relations (masters or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years professional experience as project manager in the area of development cooperation, preferably with international organizations with a sound knowledge of project management and monitoring will be essential. An experience in the area of political/democratic governance, experience in working with CSO/NGO in Nigeria and experience in working with EU rules procedures will be considered as an asset.

How To Apply
Candidates must be full computer literate; fluent in English, other Nigerian languages is an advantage as would be French
The gross remuneration will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and will be raised depending on years of relevant professional experience

The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria applied a policy of equal opportunities. Background information on European Union activities in Nigeria can be found on the Delegation’s website xdelegation-nigeria-recruit@ec.europa.eu EU Delegation provides its employees with an attractive remuneration. Medical reimbursement and pension scheme.

Application letters should cite the post on a motivation letter and enclose a CV and should be sent BY E-MAIL ONLY to: delegation-nigeria-recruit@ec.europa.eu

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