Head of Commission SecretariatAppointed: December 2018 (Reappointed 2022)
Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony
Secretary to the Commission
Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony is the Secretary to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In this constitutional capacity, she serves as the administrative head of the Commission Secretariat, coordinating daily administrative operations, managing inter-departmental synergies, and ensuring the faithful execution of all policy decisions and electoral directives issued by the Commission.
Statutory Duties & Responsibilities
- ✓Head of the Commission Secretariat and Chief Administrative Officer of INEC.
- ✓Custody of the Commission’s official seal, statutory records, minutes, and legal gazettes.
- ✓Coordination of all 24 administrative departments and directorates at the National Headquarters.
- ✓Administrative liaison with 37 State and FCT offices, security agencies, and external development partners.
- ✓Execution of procurement governance, budgetary allocations, and human resource management.
Career Milestones & Public Service
- ★Over 30 years of public administration and specialized electoral management experience.
- ★Rose through career ranks within the Commission, serving as Director of Strategic Planning, Administration, and Procurement.
- ★Pioneered internal institutional reforms, modernizing document archival, digitalization of records, and staff welfare enhancement.
- ★Successfully managed secretariat logistics for the 2019 and 2023 General Elections and off-cycle polls.
Education & Professional Accreditations
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy & Administration.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Administration.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree with Honors.
Fellow of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and Institute of Corporate Administration.