INEC begins continuous voter registration in Plateau
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration in Plateau State as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mohammed Sadiq, announced this while briefing journalists in Jos, the state capital, on Thursday
He said online pre-registration would begin on August 18, 2025, while in-person registration would commence on August 25, 2025, at the state office and across all 17 local government area offices in the state.
According to him, the CVR exercise is open to new voters aged 18 and above who have never registered before, as well as those who need to collect or transfer their Permanent Voter Cards, replace lost or damaged PVCs, or correct personal details.
“The register of voters is at the heart of a democratic election and forms the foundation of a credible electoral process.
Voter registration is a major function of INEC as provided for in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended)”, Sadiq stated.
He added, “In its determination to serve Nigerians better, the commission has announced the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which will begin on August 18, 2025, for online pre-registration, while in-person registration will commence on August 25, 2025, at the state office and all the 17 LGA offices in Plateau State.”
The REC said registration would take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday.
He explained that the online option allows intending registrants to begin the process by filling in their biodata and other details on the INEC portal, after which they can print a registration slip and complete the process in person.
Sadiq emphasised that the online registration is free of charge, warning that INEC has not approved any cybercafé for the exercise and no scratch cards are required.
“All that is needed is a mobile phone with internet access. Online registration can be done anywhere, anytime. The official website to visit is http://www.cvr.inecnigeria.org. We hope this portal will help reduce overcrowding at registration centres and provide Nigerians with a more convenient voter registration experience,” he said.
The REC noted that already registered voters can also use the CVR platform to apply for transfers, correct personal details, or replace damaged or defaced PVCs.
He assured residents of Plateau State that no eligible registrant would be disenfranchised, regardless of their location or circumstances.
“For emphasis, the exercise targets the following categories of Nigerians: new voters aged 18 and above who have never registered before; those seeking to transfer their PVCs (within or across states); those needing replacements for lost or damaged PVCs; and those seeking corrections to personal details. No one is allowed to register more than once,” Sadiq clarified.
He disclosed that as of the 2023 general elections, Plateau State had a total of 2,789,528 registered voters, with 101,995 uncollected PVCs and 2,687,533 collected PVCs, reflecting a collection rate of 96.3%.
Sadiq expressed appreciation to stakeholders and residents of the state for their consistent support of INEC’s activities.
“I particularly commend you, members of the press, for your partnership in voter education and mobilisation, and for your role in deepening our democratic process for a better Nigeria,” he concluded.
