Over two million Nigerians registered online in eight weeks

The number of fresh registrants since the launch of the online registration portal on June 28, 2021 has now exceeded two million.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed this yesterday (Monday) in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye Esq.

“As at 7am today Monday 23rd August 2021, the number of new registrants is 2,215,832.

“Similarly, four weeks ago, the Commission commenced the in-person or physical registration as well as the completion of online pre-registration in our State and Local Government Area offices nationwide. The number of completed registration now stands at 430,363.

“Detailed distribution of the online and completed registration by State/FCT, age, gender, occupation and disability has been uploaded on the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information,” the statement said.

INEC appealed “to all eligible citizens who have not registered before to seize the opportunity to do so.”

“For emphasis, the Commission wishes to reiterate that those who have already registered as voters need not register again. However, those who wish to transfer to another place where they wish to vote in future elections or who have issues with their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) may apply online or in-person for resolution,” the statement added.