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Amunipitan says INEC staff are least-paid in Nigeria, adopts seperate salary structure
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Samuel Daniel , as published by Nairametrics
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The move to improve staff welfare is happening ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission staff are reportedly the lowest paid workers.
The Independent National Electoral Commission staff are reportedly the lowest paid workers. This is according to the commission itself, which is taking steps to enhance their welfare.
The move to improve staff welfare is happening ahead of the 2027 general elections. A separate salary structure is being adopted for this purpose.
Further details about the new salary structure and the commission's plans for staff welfare are available from the source, which initially reported on the development and the commission's statement about its staff being the least-paid workers.
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Category: government Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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