The statement that “the best time to start planning for the next election is immediately a winner emerges for the current one” is often directed at the politicians. However, I stumbled unto a site a few days ago and I found their current mission quite interesting.

They are called eNigeria -- http://enigeria.gov.ng. It seems that this group have seen it fit to also start the discussion which concerns our electoral mechanism and infrastructure. It clearly makes sense because as the politicians prepare their campaigns, Nigeria should prepare to listens to the voters better.

Normally, I would have rolled my eyes and think it all a waste of time, but after reading up the program that they have for the 12th edition of this conference. I believe its something worth of keeping a close eye on.

There will be a several demonstrations of innovative software and hardware that may be used in the next elections. Hopefully, there will be enough time to perfect these technologies by the next election. The Vice President Prof. Osinbajo, Prof. Jega, Dr. Evans Woherem (President Digital Africa) and many other high profile personalities will be in attendance.

The 2015 edition of eNigeria is expected to provide a veritable platform for exploring various pertinent concerns that all citizens should have. This year's theme is titled “Toward an Effective Electoral Process in Nigeria: The Role of ICT Local Content and Information Security.”

I would urge every concerned citizen (I.T savvy or not) to tune into this conference one way or another. Via the internet, TV or attending the conference first hand. I'm an ICT consultant and just knowing that like minded Nigerians can meet and discuss information security as it relates to bio-metric verification and beyond, just make it compulsory that I attend.

I also do think its time we all get involved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_ccaJ3JkA

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