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OVER 3.5 MILLION NIGERIANS PRE-REGISTER FOR INEC PVCS IN THREE WEEK. (PHOTO).


 Over 3.5 Million Nigerians Pre-Register for INEC PVCs in Three Weeks


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 3.5 million Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) since the nationwide exercise commenced on August 18, 2025.


According to figures released on Sunday, September 7, the total number of pre-registrations now stands at 3,544,850, with participation recorded across all 36 states and the FCT.


States Leading the Registration Drive


The data shows Osun State topping the chart with 518,635 registrations, followed closely by Lagos State with 440,647 and Ogun State with 348,217. The top five also include Borno (296,409) and Kebbi (193,781).


Other high-turnout states include Kaduna (187,480), FCT (180,260), Yobe (173,731), and Kogi (166,010).


Meanwhile, states like Enugu (1,203), Ebonyi (1,616), and Abia (2,629) recorded the lowest figures, highlighting sharp contrasts in regional voter mobilization.


Full Breakdown by State


1. Osun – 518,635

2. Lagos – 440,647

3. Ogun – 348,217

4. Borno – 296,409

5. Kebbi – 193,781

6. Kaduna – 187,480

7. FCT – 180,260

8. Yobe – 173,731

9. Kogi – 166,010

10. Oyo – 160,652

11. Kwara – 78,245

12. Ekiti – 74,423

13. Kano – 66,091

14. Niger – 62,819

15. Delta – 62,192

16. Imo – 61,341

17. Sokoto – 54,084

18. Jigawa – 48,285

19. Katsina – 47,220

20. Bauchi – 46,504

21. Nasarawa – 38,390

22. Zamfara – 32,784

23. Plateau – 32,000

24. Akwa Ibom – 31,081

25. Cross River – 22,938

26. Benue – 20,786

27. Rivers – 19,294

28. Gombe – 18,630

29. Taraba – 17,324

30. Bayelsa – 13,374

31. Ondo – 9,033

32. Adamawa – 8,849

33. Edo – 7,893

34. Abia – 2,629

35. Ebonyi – 1,616

36. Enugu – 1,203


Total: 3,544,850


What Next for Registrants?


INEC has reminded citizens that online pre-registration is only the first step. Applicants are required to visit designated INEC centers in their states for biometric capturing in order to complete the process and obtain their PVCs ahead of the 2027 general elections

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