The Steady Voter Registration, CVR, train by the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, INEC, has been prolonged dateline within the Federal Capital Territory.
An announcement issued in Abuja and issued by Victoria Eta-Messi, Director, Voter Training and Publicity Division, defined that the train which was anticipated to be concluded on Wednesday, has been prolonged to Sunday, twelfth October 2025,
The assertion famous that as of seventh October 2025, a complete of 55,346 new voter registrations had been recorded within the FCT, comprising 38,528 on-line pre-registrations and 16,818 accomplished bodily registrations.
The assertion expressed delight that the spectacular turnout underscores the rising civic consciousness amongst residents and the effectiveness of devolving the train to the grassroots, stressing that the net pre-registration possibility within the FCT stays suspended to allow all pre-registrants to finish their registration in individual on the designated centres.
“At its Third Quarterly Assembly with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Tuesday, seventh October 2025, the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) reviewed ongoing electoral actions, together with the Steady Voter Registration, CVR, train within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),” the assertion defined.
It added that following the evaluation, the Fee accepted a four-day extension of the continuing ward-level CVR train within the FCT, mentioning that the train which was earlier scheduled to finish right now, Wednesday, eighth October 2025, will now proceed till Sunday, twelfth October 2025.
As of seventh October 2025, a complete of 55,346 new voter registrations had been recorded within the FCT, comprising 38,528 on-line pre-registrations and 16,818 accomplished bodily registrations, INEC mentioned.
The assertion said that the spectacular turnout underscores the rising civic consciousness amongst residents and the effectiveness of devolving the train to the grassroots.
As earlier introduced, it noticed that the net pre-registration possibility within the FCT stays suspended to allow all pre-registrants to finish their registration in individual on the designated centres, saying that the measure ensures the validity of their data in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
The Fee then appealed to all eligible residents who haven’t but registered to reap the benefits of this extension to register voters that want to switch their registration to the FCT, or inside the FCT, are additionally inspired to take action inside this era.
In line with the assertion, “Nevertheless, residents are reminded that a number of registration is a punishable offence underneath the regulation.”
It mentioned the listing and addresses of all registration centres stay obtainable on the Fee’s web site and official social media platforms.
The Fee appreciated the cooperation of FCT residents and the dedication of its subject officers and stakeholders to making sure a seamless and inclusive registration train.
