CVR Online Registration: INEC rexords 1,379 342 registrants in one week

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that the nationwide online pre-registration of voters which commenced a week ago has as at yesterday recorded a total of 1,379 342 registrants nationwide.

The Commission said it is glad to publish the first weekly update of the exercise by providing details of the registration by state, gender, age, occupation and disability.

“The breakdown of the online pre-registrations shows that 661,846 (47.96%) are male and 717,856 (52.04%) are female,” a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, said.

“Young people between the ages of 18 and 34 constitute the majority of the registrants with 860,286 (62.37%).

“In terms of occupation, 374,534 (27.15%) are students while the figure for persons with disability is 27,089 (1.96%). Full details have been published on our website and other official platforms for public information.”

Meanwhile, the Commission said the physical registration has kicked off Monday, in its 811 State and Local Government offices nationwide.

“This will afford those who prefer the in-person option to register at the centres and those who chose the online pre-registration method to complete their registration,” the Commission added.

The Commission appealed to the public that the ongoing voter registration is only open to Nigerian citizens who are at least 18 years old and who are not registered voters.

“Double or multiple registration is a violation of the law. However, inter-state/FCT and intra-State/FCT transfer of voters as well as the replacement of lost or damaged voters cards are allowed during the CVR,” it added.

INEC said the exercise will continue for one year until 30th August 2026.

CVR Online Registration: INEC rexords 1,379 342 registrants in one week