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INEC Registers 2.43m Voters in Phase III of Nationwide CVR

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  • Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registered 2,436,275 voters in the third phase of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
  • This registration drive is part of INEC's preparations for upcoming elections.
  • The commission aims to ensure all eligible citizens can participate in the electoral process.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported a significant influx of new registrants during the third phase of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. In week nine of this phase alone, a total of 2,436,275 eligible Nigerians were successfully registered.

This ongoing CVR exercise is a critical component of INEC's preparations for future electoral cycles. The commission has been working to expand the voter roll, ensuring that citizens who have reached voting age or have recently moved have the opportunity to register.

The registration process, conducted nationwide, aims to capture as many eligible voters as possible. The data collected is crucial for electoral planning, including the delimitation of constituencies and the allocation of resources. INEC's efforts underscore the importance of broad participation in Nigeria's democratic process.

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