Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday launched a roadshow to raise awareness about the commencement of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise, announcing that more than 505,906 Nigerians have already completed their online pre-registration within the first five days.
Speaking at the event, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, represented by the National Commissioner May Agbamuche Mbu urged eligible citizens to seize the opportunity to register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He described the overwhelming response as evidence of Nigerians strong commitment to democratic participation.
Yakubu emphasised that voter registration is the foundation of credible elections, calling on those who have turned 18, need to transfer their records or replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, to take advantage of the exercise.
“As of midnight on Thursday, August 22, over 505,906 citizens have pre-registered since the portal opened on Monday, August 18. This is a clear indication of Nigerians’ faith in our democracy and the commission’s efforts to strengthen the electoral process.”
The commission noted that physical registration will begin on Monday, August 25 at INEC State and Local Government offices nationwide, where biometrics will be captured. The CVR exercise will run across 811 centres, including the 774 local government offices, Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 3pm.
Yakubu appealed to political parties, civil society groups, the media and stakeholders to support voter education and awareness campaigns, stressing that the PVC remains “the key to making your voice heard.”
Through its portal, [www.cvr.inecnigeria.org](http://www.cvr.inecnigeria.org), citizens can pre-register, check PVC status, locate registration centres, transfer records, request replacements and correct personal information. Special provisions have been made for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
INEC reiterated that the CVR is strictly for new voters and those updating their details, warning that multiple registrations will not be tolerated.
Other dignitaries present include the National Commissioner Professor Kunle Ajayi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, and senior officials from the Information, Gender and Inclusivity, and Voter Education Departments.
