Sani Dutsinma
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has commenced the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, calling on eligible citizens to register and collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Pawa Dambo, made the call while addressing stakeholders at the INEC State Office in Birnin Kebbi.
Dambo stressed that voter registration and PVC collection are critical to the success of the exercise, describing the PVC as the only legal instrument that qualifies citizens to vote in any election.
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According to him, the CVR exercise, which began on January 5, 2026, will run until April 17, 2026. It is open to eligible Nigerians who have not previously registered, registered voters seeking to update or correct their details, individuals who have lost or damaged their PVCs, as well as voters who wish to transfer their registration to another location.
The REC explained that the exercise will be conducted at INEC Local Government Area offices, the State Headquarters, and designated Registration Area Centres (RACs) and wards across Kebbi State.
He appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to intensify public sensitisation in their communities to encourage widespread participation.
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Dambo assured stakeholders of INEC’s commitment to conducting the exercise with transparency, integrity, and fairness.
“INEC remains committed to upholding the highest level of integrity, openness, and a level playing field to ensure a smooth and credible voter registration process,” he said.
The commission reiterated its resolve to ensure that all eligible citizens in Kebbi State have the opportunity to register and obtain their PVCs ahead of future elections.