15/08/2025
Hon. Vitalis Lanshima Urges Nigerians to Take Continuous Voter Registration Seriously
Hon. Vitalis Lanshima, a Professor of Special Studies in the United States, has called on Nigerians to take the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise with utmost seriousness. Speaking in a telephone interview with Alia Doo News Channel reporter, Son Johnson, Lanshima stressed that the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) remains every citizen’s voice and power in shaping the nation’s future.
> “Your PVC is your voice and your power. As a fellow Nigerian who believes in the power of our people, I urge you to take this step. Let’s be ready to speak through our votes and shape a Nigeria where opportunity, justice, and progress are possible for everyone,” Lanshima said.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the CVR schedule as follows:
📅 Online Pre-Registration: Starts 18th August 2025
📅 In-Person Registration: From 25th August 2025 for a period of three months
🕘 Time: Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Locations: INEC offices in all 774 Local Government Areas and 811 additional centres nationwide
Who Should Register or Update?
✅ Young Nigerians turning 18
✅ Citizens who have never registered before
✅ Anyone needing to correct personal details
✅ Voters who have relocated (transfer)
✅ Those replacing a lost or damaged PVC
How to Get Started:
1️⃣ Begin online at cvr.inecnigeria.org.
2️⃣ From 17th August, use INEC’s Centre Locator Tool to find the nearest registration centre.
3️⃣ Complete your biometrics in person to collect your PVC.
Important Notes:
Registration is FREE — report anyone who demands payment.
Bring a valid form of identification if possible (National ID, International Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.).
Lanshima concluded his message by encouraging all eligible Nigerians to participate actively in the CVR process, emphasising that the journey to a better Nigeria begins with responsible voter participation