The Independent National Electoral Commission will commence the display of the National Register of Voters for public scrutiny across Registration Areas nationwide from Friday, October 9 to Thursday, October 15, 2026, as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
The exercise is aimed at allowing registered voters to verify their details and raise objections or seek corrections where necessary ahead of the elections.
According to a notice issued by INEC, voters who registered, transferred their registration or applied for replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards during the first phase of the registration exercise will also be able to collect their PVCs.
The commission said uncollected PVCs from previous voter registration exercises would also be made available for collection.
“If you registered, requested a transfer, or applied for a replacement of a lost or damaged PVC during the first phase, your PVC will be available for collection,” the notice stated.
INEC said the collection exercise at Registration Areas would run from Friday, October 9 to Thursday, October 15, while collection at Local Government Area offices would commence on Friday, October 16.
The commission stated that the exercise would take place between 9am and 3pm daily.
Those eligible to collect their PVCs include fresh registrants, voters who transferred their registration, those who applied for replacement of their cards, voters who requested information updates or reviews, and persons covered by previous voter registration exercises.
INEC urged eligible voters not to wait until Election Day before completing the necessary processes, stressing the importance of obtaining their PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Get your PVC now, it is your power to vote!” the commission said.
The development comes as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, with INEC intensifying preparations and urging citizens to take advantage of the ongoing processes to ensure they are eligible to participate in the polls.
