AS the deadline for the All Progressives Congress (APC) nationwide digital membership registration looms, the Borno State E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee has moved to prevent the disenfranchisement of thousands of supporters in rural and hard-to-reach communities.
Chairman of the Committee, Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda, OFR, who sounded the note of warning in Maiduguri, insisted that the technicalities of the National Identification Number (NIN) requirement must not be allowed to shrink the party’s support base in the state.
Consequently, Jidda has tasked members of the National and State Assemblies from Borno to “take full ownership” of the exercise by providing the necessary logistical backbone for their constituents to get captured before the window closes.
Speaking after a series of high-level committee meetings since their inauguration on January 26, 2026, the Ambassador noted that while the party seeks a massive surge in numbers, the reality on the ground in rural Borno requires “locally driven solutions.”
He specifically challenged Senators, House of Representatives members, and Local Government Chairmen to strengthen their mobilization structures and liaise with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to bring registration closer to the people.
“Timely and comprehensive registration is critical to our strength and electoral preparedness. We cannot afford to have willing members left behind due to administrative or logistical barriers,” Jidda stated.
The Committee Chairman further emphasized that the “vibrancy and sustainability” of the APC depend on the inclusion of women and youths. He directed stakeholders to ensure these demographics are given priority during the fast-tracking process.
To drive performance, Jidda announced that Local Government Areas (LGAs) that demonstrate exceptional innovation in overcoming the NIN bottlenecks would be recognized and rewarded by the party.
He reassured members that the committee’s oversight remains in strict alignment with the vision of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, mni, to build a more unified and digitally formidable party structure across the state’s 27 LGAs.
