The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will commence nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on October 9, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the date on Monday, saying the commission had concluded the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and completed the final Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) cleanup of the voters’ register. The national register now contains more than 103 million voters.

For Nigerians who registered during the CVR exercise, the commission provides an online platform where voters can check whether their names are on the register and verify their voter information.

Voters should carefully check their details and ensure that their registration information is accurate.

INEC has also provided services through its voter portal for updating voter information, transferring registration, replacing lost or damaged PVCs and checking PVC collection locations.

The commission has scheduled the display of the Preliminary Register of Voters for October 9 to 15, during which eligible voters can inspect the register and raise claims or objections where necessary.

Where to collect your PVC

INEC said newly produced PVCs would be distributed to Local Government Area collection centres nationwide for eligible voters to collect from October 9.

Voters who are unsure about their collection location can use INEC’s official portal or contact the commission’s Citizens Contact Centre for clarification. (Nigerian Tribune)