How to register for your PVC online 1
Nigerian general elections begin on February 25, 2023. Since the 2019 elections, around 20 million Nigerians have turned 18 and are now eligible to vote. Although all Nigerian citizens have the right to vote, logistical obstacles can prevent them from exercising it. However, one of the most important steps in the voting process can be taken now, and that is acquiring a Permanent Voter Card (PVC).
voters must present a PVC issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on election day in order to participate in the voting process.In previous elections, PVC registration was a tedious process that had people queuing for days. Now any Nigerian citizen with internet access can register a PVC for themselves online as INEC has launched an online portal for this purpose. In addition to registering for a new PVC, voters can also use the site to transfer their cards to another
state or request a card reissuance.
online PVC registration which began June 2021 is due June 30, 2022. From May 12, 2022; More than 16 million people have registered.However, INEC President Mahmud Yakubu announced in April that around 45% of these records were invalidated due to incomplete data and erroneous or duplicate records. In some regions, the President added, this percentage reached 60%.
To ensure a validated registration, follow the 5 easy steps below to register your PVC online.
Step 1: Visit the INEC website
The first step to registering your PVC online is to go to the INEC registration portal and select 'Start'. You will be redirected to a new page with a list of services.Click New Voter Pre-Registration. Note: This option is only for people who have never registered their PVC before. There are other options on the site if you lose your card or want to shop, update your information to get a new card.
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