By Sunday Gbegbe
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to resume the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise across six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, FCT, Mallam Aminu Kasimu Idris, stated this during a Stakeholders Consultative Meeting with the Media in Abuja.
Mallam Aminu Idris explained that the Continuous Voter Registration will commence on Monday, 18th August, 2025 with online pre-registration and followed by Physical or In-Person Registration on Monday 25th August, 2025 at the INEC FCT Office and the six Area Councils, INEC offices between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm from Monday to Friday.
He added the Commission in the course of the exercise may create more centres and communicate the same to the public as the exigency and resources permit.
The FCT Electoral Commissioner noted that the Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise would provide the opportunity for Nigerians, who have turned 18 years, and other eligible citizens, who have not registered in any of the previous Registration exercises to get registered.
He said that if you are sure of your age, the Registration officer may request you to come along with your birth certificate at the Registration center.
“The exercise will also provide a window for registrants, who wish to replace damage or lost permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, transfer their Registration units within FCT, or interstate. There is provision for Voters, who seek to correct errors on their PVCs by updating their information, and for collection of ninety three thousand, eight hundred and sixty eight (93,868) uncollected PVCs in the FCT”, he added.
Mallam Idris further explained that the success of any Electoral activity, including the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration, CVR exercise and the February, 2026 FCT Area Council Election can only be measured by how well enlightened and engaged citizens are informed for mass Participation.
“The Commission will continue to prioritise partnership with the media to help promote a successful and inclusive Electoral process for sustainable democracy in Nigeria in general and FCT in particular” he concluded.
