The Nigeria PVC and card reader is far better than the US voter card~US AMBASSADOR

An Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle,
has praised the decision of the Independent National Electoral
Commission to make use of the Permanent Voter Card in the general
elections which commenced on Saturday.
The US ambassador, who spoke with journalists at the International
Conference Centre, venue of the National Collation Centre of the
election results, on Sunday said Nigeria's PVC involved superior
technology which his state of Virginia in the US needed to copy.
The ambassador said, "I am very impressed by the decision of INEC to
use technology in this election. The Permanent Voter Cards are very
high-tech.
"He also said that they are more high tech than my voter card from the
state of Virginia in the US. My voter card does not have biometric. It
does not have my fingerprint. The high-tech gives the process more
integrity.
"I congratulate INEC on taking the part of High-tech. I think we need
to come and study it so that we can use it in my country."
The ambassador expressed hope that INEC would address the challenges
experienced in the use of card readers and move forward.
The ambassador, who said he monitored the elections in Abuja,
expressed satisfaction over the patience and dedication of Nigerians
to the smooth conduct of the exercise.
Entwistle also said , "I was extremely impressed. On Saturday, I went
to number of places in the FCT. Every place I went, I was impressed by
the patience and dedication of the Nigerian voter. I found that
inspirational."
The ambassador further said Nigerians had reminded the world of how
beautiful democracy was.
Entwistle said the expectation of the American government "is that the
Nigerian people will win".
The ambassador added that his country's government would be willing to
work with anybody who emerged as winner of the presidential election.
The ambassador said, "I mean they (the people will get what they want
which of course is a transparent, credible and non-violent election.
We look forward to working with whatever government emerges from the
election."
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