Professor Jega wins international Award.

Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Professor Attahiru Jega has be nominated winner of this years Charles T. Mannat Democracy award.The award which is the initiative of IFES is awarded yearly on individuals who have distinguished themselves in the advancement democracy and freedom.

Professor Attahiru Jega would be Honored under Charles T. Manatt Democracy category.The award will be presented to him by the international foundation for Electoral system (IFES) which is based in the United states.

Organizer of the award said prof Jega`s expertise in the management of the 2015 general elections positioned him as a credible election administrator.Three individuals are Honored each year in this categories namely ; one U.S Democrat
, one Republican and a member of the international community who demonstrate unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights. Democratic leader ,NANCY PELOSI  (D-Calif) and Congressman ED ROYCE (R-CALIF) are to be Honored alongside MR.Jega.

The award will be received at a special ceremony,co-chaired by IFES Board Director and Baker & Hostetler LLP Partner,Ambassador Tom McDonald and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP Partner june L. DeHart on September 29,in Washington D.C united states of America .

In respond to his nomination Professor Jega said he is deeply Honored to accept the 2015 Democracy award from IFES.