Jadi Suleiman a. Identify possible triggers of electoral violence and strengthen the early warning system. b. INEC should be empowered to disqualify any politician found guilty of inducing drug use on its party members or supporters in order to cause havoc. c. Government at all level should find ways of creating jobs for unemployed youths. d. NDLEA in collaboration with relevant agencies should carry out a routine drug test awareness programme among motor park operators, other allied unions and workers to ascertain their level of drug intake. e. Selling of alcohol and substances of abuse in motor parks and environs should be banned. f. Selling and consumption of alcohol, gin and other intoxicant herbs should not operate on voting days until after the announcement of result from INEC Headquarters. g. There should be an aggressive awareness campaign directed at youths and NURTW not to allow themselves to be used by politicians through enticing them with money and drugs in order to influence electoral process. 80 Chapter Five The Role of Transport Unions in Election Security Iyiola Oni(PhD) 5.1 Introduction Safety and security of election materials and personnel are the pillars of any credible election, while effective and efficient transportation system form the foundation that facilitates movement of officials, personnel, voters and election materials. Election security can be defined as the provision of protection for electoral personnel, local and foreign election observers, election locations and processes, in the emancipation of electoral duties, obligations and purposes, for the maintenance of the overall integrity of elections. It is to ensure that voters exercise their civic duties without fear or hindrance. Election security begins at creating of a level playing field for all political parties and candidates to canvass for support, and extends to ensuring a free, fair and credible electoral exercise. In Nigeria, election security remains an intimidating challenge as it is a fundamental and pivotal factor for the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. The application of security for electoral processes encompasses the following: a. Provision of basic security to voters at political party rallies and campaign; b. Ensuring protection of voters and polling officials at polling centres; c. Safe, effective& efficient transportation of election personnel, materials and results. 81