By mercy Peter
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal has attracted a total of 26,255 online engagements, NewsSpecng learnt.
The figure was reached at 12:35 p.m. on Monday, the very first day of the opening of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal.
The commission disclosed this in a statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
INEC disclosed that the early response was encouraging and a reflection of citizens’ eagerness to participate in the country’s democratic process.
According to INEC, the CVR process is being conducted in two phases, beginning with the online pre-registration, which commenced on August 18, 2025. Through the dedicated platform, www.cvr.inecnigeria.org, eligible Nigerians can initiate their registration process ahead of the physical exercise.
The commission explained that the in-person registration phase will commence on August 25, 2025, and will be available at all 37 state offices and the 774 local government area offices across the federation.
INEC stressed, is to ensure proximity and easy access for prospective voters, especially those in rural and hard-to-reach communities.
“The CVR exercise is open to new voters aged 18 and above, individuals seeking to collect or transfer their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and those who need to replace lost or damaged PVCs,” the commission stated.
INEC further urged Nigerians to take advantage of the early online phase to minimize crowding during the physical registration process, assuring that all necessary logistics have been put in place to ensure a seamless exercise.
The CVR exercise forms part of INEC’s preparation for the 2027 general elections, aimed at expanding voter participation and ensuring that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to exercise their franchise.
