The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that more than 2.5 million Nigerians have completed online voter pre‑registration since the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise began on 18 August. In an update released by Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the cumulative total now stands at 2,532,062, comprising 1,218,482 males (48.12 %) and 1,313,580 females (51.88 %). The majority of registrants—1,602,484 individuals (63.29 %)—are aged 18 to 34, and students account for 647,528 (25.57 %) of the total. INEC praised the organizations that have mobilised civic participation, noting their contribution to this milestone.
In‑person registration commenced on 25 August. By 29 August, 72,274 citizens had either completed the pre‑registration process or registered anew within five days. Of these, 35,622 were male (49.29 %) and 36,652 female (50.71 %), indicating a steady start to the physical registration component of the CVR exercise.
The CVR exercise is a critical element of Nigeria’s electoral process, designed to ensure that all eligible citizens are registered to vote. It accommodates both new registrations and updates to existing voter information. With the exercise still underway, INEC continues to urge eligible Nigerians to participate—either online or in person—to guarantee their voices are heard in future elections. The strong turnout for both online and in‑person registration reflects growing public interest in the electoral process. As the CVR progresses, INEC will need to maintain momentum and ensure that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register, a factor essential to the credibility and inclusivity of Nigeria’s democratic system.
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