The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed it has received no fewer than 69, 376 oline pre-voter registration in only under 7 hours since its resumption of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
In a statement released in Abuja on Monday, Sam Olumekun, the chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee and the INEC National Commissioner, revealed this.
The number was reported just seven hours after the commission launched the citizen registration page, according to Olumekun.
“The portal went live at 8.30 a.m., and by 3.30 p.m., 69,376 Nigerians had already pre-registered online.
“Of this figure, 33,803 (48.7 per cent) are male, while 35,573 (51.3 per cent) are female. Young persons aged 18-34 totalled 48,033 (69.2 per cent).
“The portal remains available 24 hours daily at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org,” Olumekun added.
He also announced that in-person registration would begin on Monday, Aug. 25, across 811 state and local government offices nationwide, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays.
He claimed that the activity will allow online pre-registrants to finish their registration as well as citizens who prefer to register in person.
He emphasised that, in accordance with the commission’s previous plan, both options will operate concurrently for the duration of the CVR.
According to Olumekun, INEC will start providing weekly updates the following week, which would include thorough analyses by state, gender, age, occupation, and handicap.
“For clarity, registration is open only to Nigerian citizens aged 18 and above who are not already registered voters. Double registration is unlawful.
“Transfers between states or the FCT, and replacements for lost or damaged cards, are however permitted during the CVR,” Olumekun added.
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