…Report Strong Turnout in First Week of CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,379,342 Nigerians successfully completed their online pre-registration within the first week of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, held between August 18 and 24, 2025.
This was contained in the CVR State Pre-Registration Report released on Monday by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.
Osun, Lagos Lead in Numbers
Osun State emerged with the highest number of pre-registrants, recording 393,269 entries, representing 28.51 percent of the total.
Lagos followed with 222,205 registrations (16.11 percent), while Ogun came third with 132,823 (9.63 percent).
The Federal Capital Territory also had a strong showing with 107,682 pre-registrations, accounting for 7.81 percent.
Other notable figures include Oyo with 66,951, Kaduna with 61,592, and Kogi with 58,546 registrants.
Regional Performance Breakdown
South-South: Delta recorded 24,421 registrants, Rivers 11,314, and Akwa Ibom 12,373. Edo, Ondo, Cross River, and Bayelsa had lower numbers, ranging between 2,875 and 4,638.
North-East: Borno led the region with 21,045, followed by Bauchi with 13,066. Yobe stood out with 34,888, while Adamawa, Taraba, and Gombe posted relatively low figures.
North-West: Kaduna topped with 61,592, while Kebbi impressed with 35,009. Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, and Zamfara all recorded lower figures.
North-Central: Niger registered 24,818, Nasarawa 11,555, Plateau 6,586, Benue 7,305, and Kogi 58,546.
South-East: The zone had the lowest participation. Ebonyi recorded only 261 registrants, the lowest nationwide, while Enugu, Imo, and Abia posted fewer than 800 each.
Physical Registration Phase Begins
INEC confirmed that the physical phase of the CVR commenced on Monday across the country.
Both new applicants and online pre-registrants are required to visit designated INEC centres for biometric capturing and completion of the process.
The exercise will last for one year, ending on August 30, 2026.
Registration is available at 811 centres nationwide, including all 774 Local Government offices.
Services Available During CVR
According to the commission, the CVR covers:
New voter registrations
Transfers within and across states
Replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards
Updates of personal details
INEC warned against double or multiple registrations, describing it as illegal.
Accessibility for All Nigerians
The commission assured that arrangements have been made to ensure accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and vulnerable groups.
INEC’s online portal (www.cvr.inecnigeria.org) also offers services including PVC status checks and location of registration centres.
Oyo Government Mobilises Residents
Meanwhile, the Oyo State government has urged residents to take advantage of the ongoing CVR.
The Director-General of the State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, called on citizens to register in large numbers ahead of the next general elections.
He advised fresh applicants, as well as those seeking transfers or replacements, to visit the INEC portal to begin their registration process.