- Over 500,000 registered online in five days- Commission
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday carried out a road show to create awareness about the commencement of the 2025 Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
The Commission, however, announced that over 505,906 Nigerians had completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise within the first five days of its resumption.
Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at the commencement of the exercise asked eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the exercise to register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Professor Yakubu described the impressive response as a clear indication that Nigerians remain eager to participate in the democratic process.
Represented by one of the National Commissioners, Barr. May Agbamuche Mbu, the INEC Chairman emphasised that voter registration is the foundation of credible elections and encouraged Nigerians who have attained voting age, those who wish to transfer their registration, or those in need of replacement for lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), to take advantage of the window provided.
He said “as at midnight of Thursday, 22nd of August, 2025, over 505,906 citizens have pre-registered since the portal opened five days ago. For us, this is a testament that Nigerians believe in our democracy and the efforts of the Commission to further strengthen the electoral process.”
He explained that the exercise, which commenced with online pre-registration on Monday, 18th August 2025, will move into its physical phase from Monday, 25th August 2025, adding that from that date, citizens who pre-registered online as well as those registering afresh will be able to complete the process at INEC local government and state offices nationwide where their biometrics will be captured.
While calling on political parties, civil society organisations, the media and stakeholders to join hands with the Commission in raising awareness, Prof Yakubu said “Your Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is key to making your voice heard.”
The CVR exercise will run across 811 centers nationwide, including all 774 local government offices and state offices, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
