Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 3.4 million Nigerians have been successfully registered in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide, ahead 3027 general
In its week 13 update released in Abuja, the commission disclosed that a total of 3,441,121 new voters were captured as of April 3, 2026.
The figure comprises both online pre-registrations and physical walk-in registrations at designated centres across the country.
According to INEC, 2,068,384 registrants completed their applications through its online platform, while 1,372,737 others registered physically.
A breakdown of the data showed that Jigawa State recorded the highest number of registrants with 201,047 voters, representing 5.84 per cent of the total figure. Lagos followed with 181,095 registrations, while Kano came third with 177,681.
Youth participation dominated the exercise, as citizens aged between 18 and 34 accounted for 2,354,768 registrants, representing 68.43 per cent of the total number.
The commission also noted a higher turnout among women, with 1,922,143 female registrants (55.86 per cent), compared to 1,518,978 males (44.14 per cent).
On occupational distribution, students formed the largest group, with 1,235,931 registrations (35.92 per cent). This was followed by individuals engaged in business at 701,912 (20.40 per cent), and those in farming and fishing at 615,967 (18.28 per cent).
INEC further revealed that 48,330 Persons with Disabilities were registered during the period, underscoring growing inclusiveness in the electoral process.
The commission clarified that the figures remain provisional, pending data clean-up, which will include claims, objections, and verification using the Automated Biometric Identification System.
It added that voter registration in the Federal Capital Territory remains temporarily suspended in line with Section 9(6) of the Electoral Act 2022, following the Area Council Election held on February 21.
INEC urged all eligible Nigerians yet to register to take advantage of the exercise before the deadline, stressing the importance of broad participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
