Sam Philip
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it would commence nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2025.
It stated that the exercise would commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas.
According to a memo dated November 20, 2024, the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners to make all necessary arrangements for the exercise.
The statement reads in parts: “Kindly provide the following information for adequate preparation for the exercise: Status of INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) and accessories in the state,” the memo reads.
“Status of both colored and black/white heavy-duty printers and availability of CVR Forms/materials.
“The commission is considering commencing the exercise at the Local Government Area (LGA) level and later devolving to the Registration Area (RA) level.
“The state offices are expected to identify and select staff that will work as voter registration officials.
“You are to please prepare the information of uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to facilitate the printing of the Register of uncollected PVCs for display during the exercise.”