The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will begin on October 9, 2026.
The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during the North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting with Staff and Readiness Assessment for the 2027 General Election, held in Kaduna.
Key Highlights
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New Registrations: The recent continuous voter registration exercise successfully recorded over 10.7 million new registrations across the country.
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Streamlined Distribution: Professor Amupitan emphasized the need to eliminate distribution bottlenecks at the Local Government Area level to ensure that no eligible citizen is disenfranchised.
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Technological Upgrades: The electoral body is currently refining its technological systems, which include voter verification, result transmission processes, and the newly introduced eEC8A Result Management System.
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Logistics and Security: INEC has adopted a 'Zero-Failure' operational approach. This strategy focuses on early material deployment, coordinated security measures, and thorough training for all ad-hoc personnel.