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ECNBA NOTICE NO. 13

Dear Members,

Now that campaigns have closed under the election guidelines, we are set for election in a matter of hours and the countdown has commenced. In addition to the comprehensive voters list published by ECNBA on the 28 th of May 2024, the ECNBA has further for the purpose of transparency and the integrity of the process, provided a directory of voters listed alphabetically and, according to branches, which can be viewed on the ECNBA website. You may visit www.ecnba.org and click on Branch Voters’ Directory.

Dated 19th day of July 2024

OLUSEUN ABIMBOLA SAN                                            HUWAILA MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM
Chairman.                                                                                      Secretary.

ECNBA NOTICE

Dear Eligible Voter,

The Nigerian Bar Association Election for the year 2024 for National Officers of the Association and NBA representatives to the General Council of the Bar will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, between the hours of 12:00 am (Nigeria Time) on Saturday, July 20 and 11:59 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Key Highlights:

• Date & Time: July 20, 2024, 12:00 am – 11:59 pm (Nigeria Time)
• Voter Eligibility: Check your name on the Final Voters Register at org
• How to Vote:
  • Voting links will be sent from 12:00am Saturday July 20, 2024
  • Receive a private voting link via email (check spam/junk folders) and phone.
  • Make sure DND is disabled on your phone.
  • Use the link to vote from any internet-enabled device.
  • Enter your SCN as the password. Do not put spaces.
  • Make selections for each position (or abstain) and verify before submitting.
• Video of the process: Watch on YouTube
• Technical Support: Email support@evm.ng or call 070-8067-2006
• More Info: Visit ecnba.org

The Complete Guide

To vote during this election, kindly read through the information below or watch this video

• Your name must be on the Final Voters Register published by the ECNBA. Kindly visit ecnba.org for the list.
• Details for voting will ONLY be sent to the Email and Phone Number attached to your profile on the Final Eligible Voters List published by the ECNBA.
• We are using a platform called “ElectionBuddy”. This is where you will cast your vote.

1. You will be able to cast your vote from your INTERNET-ENABLED phone, computer, laptop, or tablet on Election Day. All you need is a web browser to vote.
2. A Private and Personalised Voting Link will be sent starting from 12:00AM on Saturday July 20, 2024, to the Email and Phone Number attached to your profile as an Eligible Voter. Do not share the link!
3. If you have not received your Voting Link by email, check your spam or junk mail folders, and if not seen, kindly reach out to the ECNBA. Please turn off DND on the phone number to ensure you can receive the message.
4. Click the link which will open the voting platform in your web browser window. You will be taken immediately to a page where you input your SCN (SUPREME COURT NUMBER) as your password, for example SCN1234567.
   DO NOT ADD SPACES ANYWHERE
5. After this, you will be taken to the ballot selection screen to see the list of positions along with those contesting for them. Proceed and select your preferred candidate in each position or select abstain. Ensure you choose each position even if you are abstaining or else the process cannot be continued.
6. After completing the selection process, click on Continue to proceed to the Verification Page. On the Verification page, the ballot will be shown back to you with the selections you made.
7. Review it carefully then click Submit Ballot to finalize your selections or choose to go back to make corrections.
8. Once a ballot is submitted, it can no longer be changed, so be sure your choices are accurately reflected on the Verify screen before submitting.
9. Once you have voted, you should see a “Thank You!” Confirmation screen acknowledging that your vote has been registered for that ballot.
10. After placing your vote, you would then receive email confirmation that you have placed your vote.

If you experience any technical difficulties and need to contact someone for help during the Election, send an email to support@evm.ng. You can also call our Election Help Desk at 070-8067-2006.

You can also visit https://go.ecnba.org/ for more information and a step-by-step guide on how to vote.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA)