Kaduna assembly confirms Hajara Muhammad as chair of electoral commission

The Kaduna house of assembly has confirmed Hajara Muhammad as chairperson of the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM).

The house also confirmed the appointments of Noel Haruna and Fatima Kera as permanent commissioners of the commission. 

Muhammad’s confirmation comes on the heels of her appointment as chairperson of KADSIECOM by Uba Sani, governor of the state.

Muhammad has been on the payroll of KADSIECOM since 2002 after earning a higher national diploma (HND) in tourism at the Kaduna Polytechnic in 1999.

She also bagged a postgraduate diploma in International Studies and Diplomacy in 2004 at the same institution.

Muhammad has a master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Speaking with journalists after her confirmation, Muhammad promised to improve the professionalism of the state’s electoral agency.

“We will ensure that our ad hoc staff are well trained and our permanent staff improve their professionalism while being transparent and inclusive,” she said.