The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is activating an online recruitment portal for ad hoc staff ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Multiple outlets report that INEC makes the announcement through a public notice shared on its official X handle.

According to the reports, the portal—referred to as the INECPRES platform—goes live on Friday, September 18, 2026. Nigerian Eye and The Punch both describe the notice as stating that the portal remains open until midnight on November 18, 2026, while Legit.ng focuses more broadly on the opening of the recruitment links for prospective applicants.

Sources also align on how applications are submitted. The commission directs candidates to use designated web and mobile channels, including a web version accessible via pres.inecnigeria.org and an Android mobile app provided through linked downloads. Across the coverage, INEC frames the recruitment as part of its preparations for the 2027 election to ensure adequate staffing for election duties nationwide, and urges applicants to register within the stated deadline using only the official channels.