This publication by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) with support from MacArthur foundation examines the efforts of electoral stakeholders towards an improved election administration and consolidation of the democratic process in Nigeria and examines the participation of disadvantaged groups: women, young persons, internally displaced persons and persons with disabilities in the democratic process. In addition, it highlights policy recommendations that will help improve and promote voter awareness, knowledge of electoral laws, and processes, as well as equip first time voters with basic information about participating in elections.
The core objective of this publication is to promote social inclusion and citizens’ awareness of the electoral process.