Prof Joash Amupitan on Thursday assumed office as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
He arrived in a white coaster bus and a motorcade accompanied by the National Commissioners after his swearing in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He was ushered into the conference Hall of the Commission around 2.57pm clad in white babariga with a Yoruba traditional cap to match, where he was introduced to the Directors of the Commission.
He was accompanied to the Commission headquarters by his wife, who is said to be a Professor; Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos where he was Deputy Vice Chancellor; Registrar of the University of Jos; the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, the Bursar of the university as well as the University Librarian.
Amupitan, who was cleared by the Senate recently after endorsement of his nomination by the National Council of State, was sworn in on Thursday by the President.
