The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, marking the formal commencement of Amupitan’s tenure as head of the electoral body.
Professor Amupitan succeeds Mahmood Yakubu, who concluded his term after overseeing two general elections.
Details of the new INEC chairman’s immediate agenda and priorities are expected to be announced shortly.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
