The INEC continuous voter register kicks off this Monday 28th June, 2021. Speaking on Thursday, June 24, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu while speaking with journalists in Abuja said that the portal was launched for prospective registrants to commence the process online and book an appointment to visit INEC office to conclude it.
The registration exercise according to the regulatory body will be a continuous exercise. Below are the categories of people eligible for the enrollment:
How To Know If You Are Qualified To Register. You are qualified for the Continuous Voter Registration if:
You are a Nigerian and above the age of 18
If you had accreditation issues earlier
Are a registered voter but seeking to transfer
If your voter card is defaced or now has defects or your wish to correct your bio data.
Here are the steps to take to initiate your registration:
1. Prospective registrants are to go online to perform a pre-registration using the URL: https://cvr.inec.gov.ng or https://cvr.inecnigeria.org
2. Registrant shall first create an account on the portal using a valid email address to enable him/her to commence the pre-registration process
3. Upon creating the account, an account activation link will be sent to the email address provided during account registration
4. Click on the provided link to activate and continue with your pre-registration
5. Each registrant shall fill an online form with the relevant and necessary information
6. After filling the form, the registrant shall select a convenient date and time when he would want to visit the registration centre for biometric capture to complete his/her registration.
7. The registrant shall click on the submit button to complete his/her pre-registration, and after a successful submission, an Application Slip containing his/her Application ID, a QR code and relevant details will be generated
8. Print your Application Slip, which contains an application number, QR Code, and other details
9. Visit an INEC registration centre on the scheduled date of appointment with the printed application slip for biometric capture
10. A Registration slip will be issued to you after the successful completion of your registration to be used to collect your Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC)
