The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The commission recorded about 3.7 million new registrations during the period.
INEC announced that it has now moved into the verification stage. This step will clean up the database and remove duplicate or invalid entries.
The commission said the exercise covered online and physical registrations across all states. It described the turnout as a strong indication of growing voter interest.
Officials explained that verification will ensure only eligible voters remain in the final register. They added that biometric data will play a key role in the process.
INEC also urged registrants to complete their details where necessary. It warned that incomplete records may not appear in the final voters’ register.
The commission said the updated register will support credible elections. It stressed that accuracy remains central to the electoral process.
Civil society groups have welcomed the high number of registrations. However, they also urged INEC to maintain transparency during verification.
Some analysts say the next phase will be critical for electoral integrity. They argue that weak verification could affect public trust.
INEC assured Nigerians that it will follow strict procedures. It said the final voters’ list will reflect only validated entries.
