CVR: 1.4m Nigerians pre-register in one week, says INEC
*As physical registration commenced in 811 commission’s offices nationwide
*Warns against multiple registration
By Bamret Zuhumben
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that a total of 1,379 342 Nigerians have pre-registered, nationwide, under its ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) in just one week after the commencement of the exercise.
This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by an INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun. In Abuja.
The breakdown of the online pre-registrations, according to the statement, showed that 661,846 (47.96%) are male and 717,856 (52.04%) are female.
Young people between the ages of 18 and 34, the statement added, 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%).
The full details, the commission said, have been published on its website and other official platforms for public information.
Meanwhile, the physical registration officially kicked off on Monday in 811 State and Local Government offices of INEC nationwide.
This, the commission explained, 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 statement by Olumekun reads in full, “The nationwide online pre-registration of voters commenced on Monday 18th August 2025.
“As at yesterday, Sunday 24th August 2025, a total of 1,379 342 Nigerians registered nationwide in just one week.
“As promised, the Commission 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.
“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, physical registration kicks off today in our 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.
“Once again, the Commission appeals 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.
“The exercise will continue for one year until 30th August 2026.
“However, the Commission urged all intending registrants not to wait until the deadline approaches when, from experience, the registration centres are inundated by eleventh hour registrants amidst appeals for extension of time”, the statement concluded.
