 INEC has made clear that the 2023 general elections will be held despite the security challenges in the country. The chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yacoubo, said these in the budget at a public presentation of the 2022-2026 strategic plan and the 2023 election project plan. Yacoubo explained that the documents presented were the third in the series of strategic election plans since the era of deliberate planning of elections started in 2012. According to him, the 2023 polls will be governed by the new electoral law which contains provisions that will enhance the capacity of the commission to better manage the electoral process. He pledged to ensure the safety of electoral personnel and materials, accredited observers, media practitioners and voters. He then called for the support of all Nigerians to successfully conduct the polls.