Over 2.4 Million Nigerians Successfully Register to Vote
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant milestone in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, revealing that 2,449,475 Nigerians have completed their voter registration as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
According to the comprehensive data released by the electoral body, the registration process has seen substantial participation through both digital and physical channels. 1,425,898 applicants successfully finalized their online pre-registration, while 1,023,577 citizens completed the process at physical registration centers spread across the nation.
State-by-State Registration Breakdown
The statistics reveal interesting geographical patterns in voter registration enthusiasm. Osun State emerged as the frontrunner with 193,026 completed registrations, followed closely by Imo State with 144,209 and Kano State with 142,433 registrations.
Other notable performances include:
- Sokoto State: 132,584 registrations
- Lagos State: 115,334 registrations
- Borno State: 112,226 registrations
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT): 106,855 registrations
- Kogi State: 97,012 registrations
- Jigawa State: 95,543 registrations
- Zamfara State: 90,739 registrations
The middle-tier states included Katsina with 87,661 registrations, Kaduna with 82,421, and Delta with 79,495. Meanwhile, states with lower registration numbers included Cross River (15,339), Abia (13,875), and Ondo (16,709).
Anambra State recorded zero registrations, as INEC clarified that voter registration in the state remains temporarily suspended in accordance with Section 9(6) of the Electoral Act 2022, following the recent conclusion of the governorship election.
CVR Exercise Details and Requirements
The Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025, is scheduled to continue until August 2026, providing ample opportunity for eligible Nigerians to participate in the electoral process.
Professor Ayobami Salami, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Lagos State, had earlier outlined the registration schedule, noting that online registration began on August 18, 2025, while physical biometric capture started on August 25, 2025, and will run until August 30, 2026.
The commission has issued stern warnings against multiple and underage registrations, emphasizing that offenders will be handed over to law enforcement agencies for prosecution.
Prospective registrants are required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) or any other recognized national means of identification to verify their identities during the registration process.
The CVR exercise is designed for:
- Nigerian citizens who have attained 18 years of age
- Individuals seeking replacement of damaged or lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)
- Those wishing to transfer their voting rights to other polling units or states
Registration centers are operational at INEC state secretariats and local government area offices nationwide, with Professor Salami encouraging all eligible residents to take advantage of this opportunity to register and actively participate in shaping Nigeria's democratic future.
