The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to commence a nationwide revalidation of the voter register from April 13, as part of efforts to enhance the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a public notice shared via its official X handle on Friday, the commission said the exercise would focus on removing “null and ineligible voters, such as deceased, non-Nigerians, underage, and multiple registrations,” in line with existing legal provisions.
INEC clarified that the exercise is not a fresh voter registration but applies specifically to individuals who registered between 2011 and 2024.
“The exercise is part of the commission’s efforts to revise, update, clean and strengthen the integrity, accuracy, inclusivity, and credibility of the national register of voters ahead of future elections,” the notice stated.
According to the commission, the revalidation will be conducted both online and at designated physical centres nationwide.
The exercise is scheduled to run in phases from April 13 to May 29, 2026, across local government areas, registration areas, and polling units, with daily activities holding from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including weekends and public holidays.
For online participation, voters are required to visit INEC’s portal to create an account and provide their voter identification number or personal details for biometric verification.
“The system conducts biometric verification using a facial image, and data is checked against the central voter database to confirm voter identity,” INEC said, noting that successful applicants will receive a notification along with a validation slip.
For in-person revalidation, voters are expected to visit designated centres with their voter identification details, where officials will carry out biometric verification and update necessary information.
“A slip or printout will be issued to the voter on completion of the process, while a message is sent to email or phone number if available,” the commission added.
INEC urged eligible voters to participate in the exercise, describing it as critical to ensuring credible elections and strengthening democratic processes in Nigeria.
