The D-Day is finally here. Nigerians are going to the polls this morning to elect their President and National Assembly members.

Here are 5 things you need to leave your house with as you head to your polling units:

1) A means of communication.

Being outside on election day can be worrisome for some people because of security concerns.

However, all you need to do is to carry a phone in your pocket as you step out. Make sure you have enough airtime too.

If possible, take a simple phone with you to avoid unnecessary attention.

You can easily make calls or send SMS while at your polling station to monitor the situation within your area.


2) Cash

It's true we are currently having a cash crunch.

However, you need to find some cash from anywhere and put in your pocket as you move.

It may be some hundreds of naira or some thousands as the case may be.

Imagine taking a bike to your polling unit and you cannot make a transfer because your bank app is not going through?

If your polling unit is at your backyard, you may not bother.


3) Water

As we know, we are still facing some heat within this period.

Imagine what will happen when hundreds of people gather at a poll in unit, for hours.

You are definitely going to sweat today.

If you're not careful, you may get dehydrated.

The solution? Ensure you carry drinking water to your polling unit. It may be satchets or bottle of water, depending on what you can afford.

You may not have the opportunity of eating while waiting to vote. However, you can quickly get out your water and drink.

You need to stay alive to witness the New Nigeria.


4) Handkerchief

As we've noted earlier, the weather is still hot. You will most likely sweat today.

You need to go with your handkerchief, to wipe your face and arms when you sweat. Imagine using your fingers or your clothes to clean out the sweat. It's going to look unsightly.

Endeavour to take your handkerchief or face towel so you can wipe your sweat and remain comfortable while on the queue.


5) Add yours...

Have a piece too... Who do anyhow go see anyhow

You forgot to list the number one requirement .....voters card

Pierocash:
You forgot to list the number one requirement .....voters card

It's true oh.

Just assumed nobody will forget to go with it