The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on eligible voters in Bauchi State to visit designated registration centres to correct personal information and replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
Resident Electoral Commissioner, Umar Ibrahim, made the announcement on Friday, August 22, during a press briefing, highlighting the restart of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Ibrahim explained that the exercise covers new voter registrations, corrections to personal data such as names, dates of birth, gender, or addresses, replacement of lost, defaced, or damaged PVCs, transfer of voter registrations within or across states, and collection of uncollected PVCs from the 2022 CVR.
He added that both online and physical registration options are available. “Online pre-registration began on Monday, August 18, 2025, while physical registration will officially start on Monday, August 25, 2025, at designated centres throughout Bauchi State. Both methods will run simultaneously until August 30, 2026. To be eligible, registrants must be Nigerian citizens, at least 18 years old, not previously registered, and physically present for biometric capture,” Ibrahim said.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner noted that the online portal is accessible 24/7 at cvr.inecnigeria.org, while physical registration will be conducted at the INEC State Office in Bauchi and 20 Local Government Offices across the state, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding public holidays.
He also informed that the Preliminary Register of Voters will be published quarterly for public review, allowing claims, objections, and corrections to ensure only eligible voters appear on the final register.
Ibrahim warned that the commission will strictly enforce the law against multiple or underage registrations, proxy registrations or PVC collections, and any obstruction of officials, noting that offenders face severe penalties under the Electoral Act 2022.
“I urge all eligible Nigerians in Bauchi State to take advantage of this opportunity. Register, update your records where needed, and collect your PVCs. The Commission remains dedicated to ensuring a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive voter registration process,” he concluded.
