The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will begin with online pre-registration on August 18, 2025, as part of early preparations for the 2027 general elections.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit from the management of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to INEC headquarters in Abuja.
“The nationwide continuous voter registration is scheduled to commence in about three weeks, with the online pre-registration of voters scheduled for the 18th of August,” said Yakubu.
He further revealed that physical (in-person) registration will kick off one week later, enabling citizens without internet access to also participate.
Yakubu explained that the CVR is a key part of INEC’s broader strategic plans, which include preparations for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025, and the next general elections in 2027.
The INEC boss used the meeting to reaffirm the commission’s commitment to partnering with the NOA to enhance voter education, public awareness, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve the electoral process.
“I am particularly glad that this meeting is at the instance of the DG in furtherance of the longstanding partnership between INEC and the National Orientation Agency,” Prof. Yakubu said, highlighting the role of NOA in mobilising voters at the grassroots level.
During the visit, NOA Director-General Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu described the agency’s current transformation efforts aimed at positioning it as a stronger player in advancing Nigeria’s democracy.
He noted that NOA is deploying a hybrid outreach strategy that combines traditional methods with modern technology.
He said the agency had revamped its outreach strategy using both traditional and digital tools, including weekly newsletters, AI-driven feedback mechanisms, and a network of over 818 local offices nationwide.
