Western Equatoria launches induction training for election returning officers

The caretaker Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has launched a two-day induction training for election returning officers and their assistants in Yambio.

According to the National Elections Commission, returning officers are responsible for coordinating and overseeing electoral activities, including voter registration, polling and results management at the state and administrative area levels.

Speaking at the opening of the training, Governor Rimbasa urged the State High Elections Committee to ensure the selected officers receive adequate training to prepare them for their duties during the upcoming elections.

He also pledged to provide security and facilitate electricity connections to support the committee’s operations.

Meanwhile, Simon Bakama, chairperson of the State High Elections Committee, said the training aims to equip the selected officials with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out their responsibilities ahead of the elections.

Bakama said the officers would be deployed across the state’s ten counties: Yambio, Nzara, Ibba, Maridi, Mvolo, Mundri East, Ezo, Tambura and Nagero.