The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday presented a cheque of N1.9 million to the family of Late Miss Kemisola Adeniran, a corps member who died in Oyo State during the February 2019 electoral process.
The cheque was received on behalf of the family by the deceased’s next of kin and sister, Mrs. Folasade Adeyemi.
Presenting the cheque at INEC office in Ibadan, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, said the commission had acted in line with its life insurance policy for election officials, including adhoc personnel before and during elections.
“On behalf of the commission and entire INEC staff in Oyo State, I wish to express my profound deep regret for the loss of our illustrious daughter/corps member.
“We also express the sincere condolence of the commission to the family over this irreparable loss.
“Though, the commission’s insurance policy makes provision for both permanent and adhoc staff, nothing can be counted worthy for the life lost.
“This presentation of token is just to cushion the effect of this irreparable loss to the deceased family,” he said.
Recall that the late Adeniran, who was serving in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State, died in February in a road accident while returning home from INEC training.
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Speaking further at the presentation ceremony, the REC expressed appreciation for the invaluable services rendered by corps members.
He assured that INEC would continue to honour its part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NYSC.
The State Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs. Eniola Ambekemo, commended INEC for fulfilling its agreement on the corps members in terms of insurance.
She described the Adeniran’s death as very unfortunate, adding that she would have passed out of service with her colleagues in October.
Adeyemi, the deceased’s sister in her remarks, thanked INEC and NYSC for standing by her family.
“God says we should give thanks in all situations and circumstances. Though, it is hard to bear, but we have to accept it as the will of God,” she said.
