The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday released new data on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, confirming that 2,449,475 Nigerians have completed their voter registration so far.

According to the commission, 1,425,898 applicants finalised their registration through the online pre-registration platform, while 1,023,577 completed the process via physical biometric capture at designated centres nationwide.

Osun, Imo, Kano Lead National Totals

Osun State topped the national chart with 193,026 completed registrations, maintaining its lead since the commencement of the exercise. It was followed by Imo with 144,209, and Kano with 142,433.

Other states with high registration figures include:

• Sokoto – 132,584
• Lagos – 115,334
• Borno – 112,226
• FCT – 106,855
• Kogi – 97,012
• Jigawa – 95,543
• Zamfara – 90,739

Mid-Range Turnout Across States

Katsina recorded 87,661, while Kaduna followed with 82,421. In the South-South and South-West, Delta registered 79,495, Kebbi 77,721, Ogun 77,014, and Niger 73,745.

Oyo and Akwa Ibom posted similar figures 68,559 and 68,464, respectively while Rivers recorded 63,621.

Adamawa completed 52,381 registrations, followed by Kwara with 50,221 and Yobe with 49,766.

Lower Figures in Some States, Zero in Anambra

Benue recorded 46,802, and Bayelsa 41,856, with Bauchi following at 37,749. Further down the list, Ekiti registered 33,393, Gombe 32,890, Nasarawa 31,862, and Ebonyi 29,102.

Edo reported 27,602, Plateau 25,301, Taraba 18,731, Enugu 17,234, and Ondo 16,709. Cross River posted 15,339, while Abia completed 13,875 registrations.

Anambra State remains at zero, as voter registration activities there are temporarily suspended in accordance with Section 9(6) of the Electoral Act 2022, following the recently concluded governorship election.

Rising Participation in Northern States

INEC noted an upward trend in participation across northern states, a development attributed to intensified mobilisation efforts. Community-based organisations, religious leaders, and local government officials have reportedly stepped up voter education campaigns, encouraging eligible residents to register ahead of upcoming polls.

CVR to End in August 2026

The Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025, is expected to run until August 2026, giving eligible Nigerians ample time to enrol before the next general electoral cycle.

Since the start of the exercise, states in the South-West particularly Osun and Lagos have consistently maintained strong participation rates, while improved outreach efforts continue to boost turnout in other regions.

INEC is expected to release periodic updates as the nationwide registration continues.