Tech Chief explains how technology can be good for Nigeria's democracy

15:19 - 17 April 2015

Card Reader in use during the last election

With the new technology employed by INEC at the last election receiving generally positive reviews all around the country, Ifeanyi Adirika, in a chat with Pulse TV's Misi Molu, discusses why technology is important for Nigeria's democracy to grow.

CTO Native Talk, Ifeanyi Adirika, has said that the willingness of Nigerians to further accept technology in governance will do well for the country’s fledgling democracy.

The IT chief, speaking with Pulse TV host, Misi Molu, explained that technological advancements in the country and the willingness of the citizenry to wholesomely accept its advent could play a key role in the power of the people to elect leaders and hold them responsible for their actions.

He also explained why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must improve on the success of the last elections and develop methods of combating technical difficulties during elections.