The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to start a nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise in the first quarter of 2025.
This was revealed in a memo dated November 20, 2024, where the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, instructed resident electoral commissioners to prepare for the exercise.
The CVR exercise will begin at the local government area (LGA) level and later expand to registration areas. This phased approach aims to ensure a smooth and comprehensive registration process.
The memo reads, “Kindly provide the following information for adequate preparation for the exercise: Status of INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) and accessories in the state.
“Status of both coloured and black/white heavy-duty printers and availability of CVR Forms/materials.
“The commission is considering commencing the exercise at Local Government Area (LGA) level and later devolve to 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.”
In July 2022, the electoral body suspended the CVR exercise ahead of the 2023 general election.