Yakubu expressed delight that the election would be governed by the new Electoral Act 2022.

Earlier in his remarks, the leader of the delegation from the United Nations, Kubwimana, said they were in Nigeria in response to a letter written in January to the United Nations Secretary General, seeking the support of the organisation ahead of the 2023 general election.

He explained that the meeting with the Chairman and members of the Commission was the highpoint of a series of scheduled meetings with other key players in the democratic process such as the Leadership of the National Assembly, Leaders of Political Parties and the Government of Nigeria.

This, according to him, is to explore ways of the U.N. intervention through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other entities on ground can support the democratic process in Nigeria.

Kubwimana also said that the visit to Nigeria would equally help the UN keep abreast with the state of preparedness for the 2023 general election.

He added that they were available to listen to other issues that the Commission may wish to bring to their notice.

“We also use this to serve as your ambassadors when we go back. If need be to encourage others to support the very important work that you do,” he added.

She appreciated the staff of the Secretariat for the implicit trust reposed in her in the last one year which made them rally round her and financially support the project.

The inauguration of the nine-room, self-contained senior staff quarters, which was moderately furnished, is part of the activities marking the one year in office of the state coordinator.