By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Electoral Commission has in a move viewed as pragmatic extended the application deadline dates for Biometric Voter Verification Kits Trainers and Operators.
The deadline for submitting applications had earlier been communicated as Friday, 21st November, 2025.
However, in an updated press statement dated Saturday, 22nd November, EC has now set Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 as the deadline for Biometric Voter Verification Kits Trainers where 1,050 positions are up for grabs.
The deadline for submission of applications for 34,684 Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK) operators has also been extended to Friday, 27th November, 2025 according to EC although Friday is actually 28th November.
Applicants are directed to submit typed applications, Copies of academic certificates and National Identity Card, a comprehensive CV with 2 referees and day time telephone contact, and two pass-port size photos should be attached to the application form to the District Election Administrators/Returning Officers.
Qualifications for Biometric Voter Verification Kit Trainers include;
Minimum of a Diploma from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s degree (Hons) or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information systems, Software Engineering, Business Computing or related fields is added advantage.
Knowledge and experience of operating a smart device that runs android operating system is added advantage.
Experience in training or capacity building is desirable.
Must be a registered voter in the district of choice.
Knowledge of election technology systems such as BVVS will be an added advantage.
Meanwhile qualifications for Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK) operators include:
At least an advanced ‘A’ level certificate from a recognised institution.
Knowledge and experience of operating a smart device that runs android operating system is added advantage.
Must be a registered voter in the district of choice.
Must provide a mobile phone number registered in his or her names.
Applications with comprehensively CVs showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers registered in the applicants’ names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of certified academic transcripts and certificates plus a copy of National Identification Card should be addressed and hand-delivered to the respective District Election Administrator, not later than 21st November, 2025.
