INEC JCC Prioritises Staff Welfare, Industrial Harmony at Uyo Meeting

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The Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving staff welfare, promoting industrial harmony and strengthening institutional effectiveness.

The commitment was reiterated at the committee’s second bi-annual meeting, held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from October 26 to 27, 2026.

The meeting, themed “From Engagement to Impact: Advancing Staff Welfare, Industrial Harmony and Credible Electoral Processes,” brought together JCC national executives, state representatives and management representatives to discuss workplace conditions, staff welfare and improved service delivery.

Declaring the meeting open on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Anugbum Onuoha, the Administrative Secretary of INEC in Akwa Ibom State, Barrister Vincent Oghene, emphasised the importance of constructive engagement and dialogue in resolving staff concerns.

He urged participants to make meaningful contributions towards improving staff welfare and institutional performance, describing the JCC as a platform for consultation, mutual understanding and peaceful resolution of workplace issues.

Oghene also noted the need to balance staff concerns with the commission’s sensitive electoral responsibilities.

In a goodwill message, the JCC Coordinator, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Bashar, represented by the Deputy Director of Employment Relations, Mr Zakari Dayaibu, commended the committee for advancing staff interests through constructive engagement.

He acknowledged the challenging operating environment of the commission and urged members to remain diligent, follow established procedures and maintain respectful relations with management.

Earlier, the JCC President, Mrs Vera O. Awoh-Akujobi, described the meeting as an opportunity to review the committee’s first year of activities, assess progress and develop practical measures to improve staff welfare.


She stressed that the committee must move beyond discussions to deliver tangible results, describing it as a vital link between staff and management.

Awoh-Akujobi identified key priorities as stronger staff welfare advocacy, improved communication, industrial harmony, better coordination among state representatives and actionable recommendations supported by clear follow-up mechanisms.

She also urged state representatives to communicate staff concerns accurately and ensure that agreed actions were implemented.

The JCC president said the committee’s success should be measured by the implementation of its decisions and the progress achieved, rather than the number of meetings held.

A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation titled “Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Managing People, Managing Results,” which examined the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, workplace relationships, cooperation and productivity.

Participants also discussed practical ways to improve working conditions, strengthen staff-management relations and address challenges affecting employee wellbeing and institutional performance.

As the committee marks its first year, it reaffirmed its resolve to translate consultations into measurable improvements through sustained advocacy, effective communication and collaborative problem-solving.

The initiative is expected to support a more conducive working environment, stronger industrial relations and improved institutional effectiveness in the commission’s delivery of credible electoral processes.

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