The general elections in Nigeria will take place on February 25, 2023. Around 20 million Nigerians have turned 18 and are now eligible to vote in the 2019 elections. Despite the fact that every Nigerian citizen has the right to vote, logistical challenges may prohibit them from doing so. However, one of the most significant phases in the voting process, obtaining a Permanent Voters Card (PVC), can be done right now.

Voters must present their PVC (Permanent Voters Card) issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Election Day in order to participate in the voting process. In previous elections, PVC registration was an arduous process that required people to queue for days.

Now, any Nigerian citizen with access to the internet can dp their PVC online registration as INEC has launched an online portal for this purpose. Other than registering for a new PVC, voters can also use the site to transfer their cards to a different state or request a card to be reissued.

The PVC online registration, which started in June 2021, has a deadline of June 30, 2022. As of May 12, 2022; more than 16 million people have registered. However, INEC chairman Mahmud Yakubu revealed in April that around 45% of these registrations were declared invalid due to incomplete data and wrong or multiple registrations. In some regions, the chairman added, that percentage was as high as 60%.

To ensure a validated registration, follow the 5 simple steps below to register for your PVC online.

Step 1: Visit the INEC website

The first step on how to register your PVC online is to go to the INEC registration portal and select “Get Started”. You will be taken to a new page with a list of services. Click on “New Voter Pre-registration”.

Note: This option is only for people who have never registered their PVC before. There are other options on the site if your card is lost, or if you want to buy update your information for a new card.

Before we proceed further, know that you can only register once. Wait for confirmation after submitting your..READ MORE