THE Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday revealed that a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians completed the online pre-registration process in the first week of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, conducted from August 18 to 24, 2025.
This was disclosed in the CVR State Pre-Registration Report released by the commission and shared with journalists. Osun State emerged with the highest number of pre-registrations, recording 393,269 registrants, the largest share by percentage at 28.51 percent.
This was closely followed by Lagos State, which saw an impressive 222,205 entries, a commanding 16.11 percent of the national total.
Ogun also had a strong turnout with 132,823 pre-registrations, representing 9.63 percent. The Federal Capital Territory recorded 107,682 registrations, contributing 7.81 percent to the total, while Oyo added 66,951 (4.85 percent), Kaduna 61,592 (4.47 percent), and Kogi 58,546 (4.24 percent).
Kwara and Kebbi recorded 33,726 and 35,009, respectively, while Yobe had 34,888 pre-registrations.
In the South-South region, Delta contributed 24,421 registrations, while Rivers recorded 11,314, and Akwa Ibom added 12,373. Cross River and Bayelsa recorded 4,055 and 4,638, respectively.
Edo State had 2,875, while Ondo added 3,426. The North East also showed strong involvement, with Borno leading that region at 21,045 registrations. Bauchi followed with 13,066, Adamawa recorded 2,155, Gombe had 4,103, Taraba 2,395, and Yobe again stood out with nearly 34,888. In the North West, Kaduna’s 61,592 was joined by Kano’s 10,166 and Katsina’s 11,004. Jigawa posted 8,243 registrations, Kebbi’s 35,009 placed it among the top-performing states, while Sokoto and Zamfara registered 12,478 and 2,947, respectively.
North Central states also saw significant participation, with Niger recording 24,818 registrations and Nasarawa 11,555. Plateau had 6,586, Benue 7,305, and Kogi’s high figure placed it among the leading states.
In the South East, registration figures were notably low. Ebonyi registered only 261 individuals, the lowest in the country.
Enugu and Imo also recorded minimal figures at 484 and 481, respectively.
Abia added 772, while Anambra was not listed separately.
Meanwhile, the commission has commenced the physical phase of the CVR, which began today across Nigeria.
Both new applicants and those who pre-registered online are expected to complete their registration in person at INEC centres, where their biometrics will be captured.
The commission also clarified that transfers of voter registration within or across states, as well as replacement of lost or damaged voter cards, are allowed under the ongoing CVR process.
INEC stated that the “CVR exercise will take place at 811 centres across the country, including all 774 Local Government Area offices and State offices.
“Registration will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. The process is open only to Nigerian citizens who are at least 18 years of age and have never registered before.”
The commission has also made arrangements to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups. INEC’s online portal — www.cvr.inecnigeria.org — offers services including pre-registration, PVC status checks, locating registration centres, transferring voter information, replacing lost or damaged cards, and updating personal details.