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Eme Agbor Akpa is an accomplished administrator with extensive experience in both general administration and electoral processes. With a distinguished career in public service, she has demonstrated leadership, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in her various roles. Born on June 15th, 1970, in the Calabar Municipal Area Council, Cross River State, Eme hails from Old Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area.

Educational Background

Eme Akpa’s educational journey began at Command Nursery & Primary School in Calabar, followed by Union Secondary School, Ibiaku, where she completed her WAEC in 1986. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History from the University of Calabar (1992). Eme furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the same institution in 2002. Her dedication to learning led her to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Election Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Legislative Practice and Procedure in 1997.

Professional Experience

Eme Akpa’s career in public service began following her completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. She started as an Administrative Officer in the Cross River State Civil Service, serving in the Cross River State House of Assembly from 1994 to 2004.

In 2005, she joined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a Principal Administrative Officer. Her journey at INEC has seen her hold various positions in multiple locations, where she has showcased her expertise in election administration. Initially posted to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), she was later redeployed to Bayelsa State in 2007, where she served as Assistant Electoral Officer in Yenagoa LGA.

Eme’s role within INEC continued to expand as she was transferred to Rivers State in 2009. She served as an Electoral Officer for several LGAs, including Tai, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, and Okrika. In 2017, she returned to Cross River State, where she served as an Electoral Officer in Calabar Municipality, Obanliku, Odukpani, and Bakassi LGAs.

In 2023, she was redeployed to Akwa Ibom State and served as the Electoral Officer for Nsit Ubium LGA. Eme’s consistent hard work and dedication were recognized when she was promoted to the rank of Director (SGL 16) after excelling in a rigorous promotion process. She was later appointed Administrative Secretary in Rivers State on November 27th, 2024. Eme is currently serving as the Administrative Secretary in Akwa Ibom State, where her leadership continues to drive the success of INEC operations.

Her career trajectory reflects a blend of diligence, intelligence, and a commitment to improving public service, particularly in the field of electoral administration. Throughout her tenure, Eme has received several commendations and awards, marking her as a leader in her field.

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional duties, Eme Akpa enjoys reading, playing Scrabble, traveling, and cooking. Her passion for personal development and her well-rounded interests complement her dedication to public service.

Eme Agbor Akpa’s career stands as a testament to her commitment to excellence in administration and her vital role in shaping the electoral landscape in Nigeria.

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Abdullahi Garba Hardawa is a seasoned administrative professional with 26 years of extensive experience in public administration and electoral management. Born on 2nd September 1969 in Bauchi State, he currently serves as the Acting Administrative Secretary for Borno State, a position he has held since 5th July 2024. Prior to this, he held key leadership roles including Head of Department for General Administration and Procurement (GAP) in Yobe State, Head of Department for Election Planning and Management (EPM) in Taraba State, and Acting Head of GAP in Bauchi State.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration in 1995, complementing his earlier academic achievements which include the Interim Joint Matriculation Board certificate (IJMB) in 1990, SSCE in 1986, and Primary education completed in 1982. Fluent in English, Hausa, and Fulfulde, Mr. Hardawa combines strong communication skills with deep cultural understanding to effectively engage diverse stakeholders.

His commitment and exceptional performance have been recognized with multiple merit awards from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters in Abuja, including accolades for outstanding performance during elections in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he has received numerous commendations as Best Performing Staff from INEC Bauchi State office across several years.

Beyond his professional achievements, Abdullahi Garba Hardawa is passionate about reading, mentoring emerging professionals, and traveling. His leadership and dedication continue to drive excellence in electoral administration and public service delivery.

Immaculata Bassey Etukudo is a highly qualified Chartered Accountant and seasoned public administrator with extensive experience in electoral management and finance. An indigene of Akwa Ibom State, she began her educational journey at Girl’s Primary School, Anua, and progressed through Adiaha Obong Secondary Commercial School, earning her West African School Certificate in 1981. She advanced her studies at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, where she obtained both her Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in 1986 and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration and Management in 1992. Following her compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a Personnel Assistant with Akwa Ibom State Water Corporation in 1993, she pursued further education at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), earning a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Accountancy in 2000 and a Master’s Degree (MBA) in Accounting in 2002.

Mrs. Etukudo joined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 20th July 1995 at the Headquarters in Abuja. Over the years, she has served in diverse roles including in the Personnel Department and Finance and Accounts Department, where she headed critical divisions such as Expenditure Control and Finance. From 2019 to 2024, she served as Bayelsa State Accountant before rising to her current role as Administrative Secretary for Cross River State. Her professional affiliations include Fellowship in the Certified National Accountant (FCNA), Association of Chartered System Accountants (USA), and the Institute of Management Consultants Nigeria, along with associate memberships in the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Nigerian Institute of Management.

As a certified trainer on electoral processes and procedures, Mrs. Etukudo has actively participated in election administration across various capacities, from Presiding Officer to Collation Officer. Her career reflects a blend of financial expertise and hands-on electoral experience, demonstrating her commitment to effective public service and good governance.

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Abimbola Oladunjoye was born on the 8^th of December 1973 at St Gerrald’s Hospital in the town of Kaduna, in Kaduna State to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Moses Olayinka Ayandibu. She hails from Igbaja in Kwara State. She started her Primary Education at Model primary School Sokoto, after which she proceeded to Nana Primary School, Warri, in the then Bendel State, where she completed her Primary Education. She was admitted to Federal Government College Warri for her secondary education in 1984, but she was moved to Federal Government College Ogbomoso when her father was transferred to Ilorin in 1985.                                                                                            

At the end of her secondary education, she proceeded to the University of Ilorin where she studied Computer Science and graduated in December 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree. She had her compulsory National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme at Government Secondary School Oloibiri, Bayelsa State from May 1997 to April 1998.

Abimbola started her career as a freelance Data Analyst with Inri-Jointheirs Computers, Ilorin from April to August 1998. She was the pioneer Computer Instructor at Thomas Adewumi College, Oko, Kwara State where she taught students on the fundamentals of computing as well as managed the school’s Computer Centre; from August 1998 to March 1999. She proceeded to Rachel Eye Centre, Garki – Abuja where she served as the Database Operator as well as the Secretary to the Chief Medical Director, from May to August 1999. At Rachel Eye Centre, she was part of the development and management of the Clinic’s Patients’ Database System using MS Access DB.

She joined the services of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in September 1999 as a Systems Analyst and was posted to serve at the Commission’s State office in Ilorin, Kwara State as the pioneer ICT staff. During this period, she administered and managed the Local Area Network of the office, organized ICT staff training, amongst others. In July 2002, she was redeployed to the ICT department at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.

At INEC HQ, ‘Bimbo, as she is fondly called, grew through the ranks to become the Deputy Director, Management Information Systems (MIS), a position she held from 2019 till 2024. During her stay at the headquarters, she took special interest in the register of voters, as that was the first technological innovation of the Commission. She was privileged to Head the Data Management Unit of the ICT department, both in acting capacity as well as a full-fledged Head of Unit. As the Head of the Data Management Unit, she administered the voter registration database, the voter accreditation database as well as the 2019 Election Results database, amongst others. She was pivotal to the design and implementation of the INEC Continuous Voter Registration Portal (CVR Portal),  the digitization of the Polling Unit (PU) delimitation database and its integration with the register of voters, the implementation and management of the Voting Points (VPs) and Voting Points Settlements (VPS) and its integration with the voter registration database, the administration of the voter migration process and its integration with the voter access to PUs, etc. She was also involved in the management and coordination of the National, Zonal and State Data Centres, and the co-ordination of the Commission’s Data warehousing & disaster recovery (business continuity) projects.

Her passion for the register built in her the zeal to ensure that the register of voters kept improving from one election circle to another. This quality was what earned her the opportunity of being part of the 3-man team from INEC deployed by ECOWAS and the UNDP on a mission to assist the Republic of Liberia with its register of voters in 2017 and in 2019, an assignment which earned the team a letter of commendation from the ECOWAS Commission. She also got an award as a Most Outstanding Staff in INEC (HQ category) during the Commission’s maiden Awards Ceremony in 2018.

During her years in the ICT department, she was part of the development team for INEC 2003 Election Result Software using Visual Basic front end and Oracle 8 backend; Member, Project Implementation Committee – Electoral Logistic Management System and Portal using Oracle 9i; Member, Project Implementation Committee – HR, Payroll and Oracle Financials; System Administrator, Oracle Financials Application, amongst others.

‘Bimbo was also privileged to serve on adhoc committees; as Secretary, Panel to Investigate allegations of wrong entries in the Register of Voters for some LGAs in Anambra State – November 2009; Secretary, Action Plan Implementation Committee (APIC) for the 2011 General Election; Secretary, Election Project Plan (EPP) for the 2015 General Election; head of the secretariat of the Electronic Voting Implementation Committee (EVIC) – 2020; as well as part of the technical support teams for the Presidential Collation from 2003 to 2019. She represented the Commission as a member of the Technical Working Group of the Digital Identity Ecosystem and the Commission’s Desk Officer for the Nigeria Digital ID4D Project. She also served as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission.

She rose to the position of a Director in 2024 and was posted to the Commission’s FCT Office as the Administrative Secretary.

Abimbola has a Master of Science Degree in Information Technology (MSCIT) from the University of Liverpool, UK. She is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (FNCS), a registered professional with the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration (FICA). Her hobbies are traveling, exploring, writing and problem solving. She is detail-oriented and great at multi-tasking. She loves honesty and fairness and hates insincerity and discrimination. Two simple principles guide her day-to-day life and these are “Do unto others what you would want them to do unto you” and “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well”.

She is married to Dr. Ayodele Oladunjoye and the union, to the Glory of God, is blessed with four lovely children.

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Mr  Shikfu Sim Bewaran is currently serving as the Acting Administrative Secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara State. He hails from Kanke Local Government Area in Plateau State and has built his career on a foundation of public service, administrative leadership, and is commited to national development.

He has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in History and furthered his education with a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. Over the years, he has pursued professional development and is proud to be a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration, a recognition that reflects his dedication to excellence in public sector governance.

His professional journey began as a teacher with the Plateau State Government, a role he held from 1992 to 1998. In the year 2000, he transitioned into the electoral space when he joined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Since then, He has served in various capacities, including as an Electoral Officer in several locations. In 2015, he moved to the Procurement Department at INEC’s National Headquarters, where he played a critical role in overseeing procurement processes and contributing to institutional efficiency. From May 2024 to November 2024, he served as the Acting Director of the Procurement Department, a leadership position that further enhanced his expertise in public sector procurement and strategic administration.

Throughout his career, he has attended numerous workshops focused on procurement practices and electoral services, which have deepened my knowledge and kept him aligned with global best practices. His professional responsibilities have taken him across many states in Nigeria, broadening his understanding of regional dynamics and electoral needs. Additionally, he has had the opportunity to travel abroad, including visits to China and Italy, enriching his global outlook and professional perspective.

Beyond his professional life, he is a family man, married with two wonderful children. He remains committed to integrity, service, and the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s democratic processes through effective administration and transparent electoral practices.  

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