Group unveils application to assist PWDs during elections

• Published date: 14 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Anon-governmental organisation, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative has unveiled an application - WI-APP - to ease electoral processes, provide relevant information and assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during this year's general election.

The Global Director of the group, Olasupo Abideen, said the application, on the platform of 'Yvote Naija Project' is fully funded by Christian Aid, a relief and development agency.

According to him, the country, since returning to democracy in 1999, has witnessed massive voter apathy because of electoral malpractices.

He said: 'To change the narrative, the group decided to channel its energy to the electoral process by ensuring that Nigerians use their decisive tool to change the story of the country.

'Yvote Naija, which means, 'Why Should You Vote, Najia', is yet another intentional effort in this direction. Two years ago, precisely January 2021, Yvote Naija was born to address voter apathy and increase participation.

'Our missions are to educate voters on the importance of...