NAN, NCL Signs MoU to Publish Compendium on Candidates in 2027

Ayodeji Ake

Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) and Novel Communication Limited ( NCL) have entered into Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) to pioneer the publishing of the First Ever Political Compendium documenting and showcasing the track records, achievementsand Campaign Manifestos of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Candidates vying for Presidential, Gubernatorial, National and State Assemblies Elections in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.

The Primary objective of the Compendium is to serve as a veritable reference document for Prospective Nigerian Voters seeking to make well informed choices from the varied and contrasting Campaign Manifesteos and Promises by Candidates contesting for various positions in the January and February 2027 General Elections.

The MoU, which was signed by the Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali Mohammed Ali and Chairman of Novel Communication Limited( NCL), Dr Abubakar Jimoh in Abuja on Wednesday, signalled the commencement of the information gathering, Interviews and other processes leading to the publishing and Launching of the Compendium on 1st October, 2026.

In his remarks, Malam Ali said the Compendium will not only serve as a useful guide to Prospective Voters to choose the right Candidates but will be fit for purpose reference material for academic research.
Malam Ali explained that the Compendium is a laudable and innovative contribution to the concerted efforts of Tinubu administration to strengthen the political process.

According to him, the publishing of the Compendium aligns by NAN and NCL aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and represents an enduring legacy that will outlive all of Us.

The Managing Director praised the Chairman of NCL, Dr Abubakar Jimoh and his Management Team for their ingenuity, dedication and commitment to the Compendium Project and other endeavours promoting and projecting positively the Tinubu administration.
Speaking earlier at the Signing ceremony, Dr Jimoh disclosed that the manifold benefits of the Compendium include unhealthy practice of defacing public facilities with Campaign Posters, curtailment of vote buying by Politicians and also helps Electorates to vote wisely on the basis of track records of Candidates rather than pecuniary, religious and ethnic considerations.
He explained that apart from the hard copy, the Compendium will be uploaded on both NAN and NCL Websites to enable Voters easily access information on the Manifestos and Campaign Promises of various Candidates.
According to him, both Organisations ( NAN and NCL) will solicit the endorsement and support of the Leadership of various political parties and Independent National Election Commission ( INEC).

His Words: ” one of the major drawbacks of our quest for entrenchment of democracy and good governance is the absence of well articulated single publication that serves as veritable reference document for Nigerian Voters to make wise and well informed choices during elections .”

Dr Jimoh commended the innovative and dynamic leadership of Malam Ali for repositioning NAN for efficient service delivery while expressing optimism that the Compendium will obliterate the conventional practice of reckless display of Campaign Posters in Public Places, political thuggery, vote buying and other vices during electioneering Campaigns.