INEC launches mega voter registration centre in Jos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened a mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centre at Secretariat Junction, Jos, to improve voter registration in Plateau State. The centre aims to address previous challenges such as long distances, large crowds, and difficult terrains. Abubakar Sadiq, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, highlighted the importance of this initiative and urged citizens to participate. The exercise is part of a broader effort to rotate voter registration across the state.
Key takeaways
- The mega CVR centre at Secretariat Junction, Jos, under the bridge, began operations on Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 and will run until Monday, 30th March, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm daily.
- The rotation of voter registration across 207 registration areas in 17 LGAs started on 2nd February, 2026 and will conclude on April 10, 2026.
- Phase two of the Continuous Voter Registration began on 5th January, 2026 and will end on 17th April, 2026.
- Abubakar Sadiq stated that about twenty registration equipment have been deployed to the new mega centre.
- The initiative targets increasing accessibility for citizens, especially civil servants and those unable to register during regular working days.
