The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it registered 106,074 new voters in Nasarawa State during the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Muhammad Abubakar-Sadiq, disclosed this on Monday in Lafia while addressing journalists at the launch of the third phase of the CVR exercise.
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According to him, the new phase of registration commenced on May 11 and will run until July 10.
Abubakar-Sadiq explained that the commission recorded 37,323 registrations during the first phase of the exercise conducted between August and December 2025, while the figure rose significantly to 106,074 in the second phase held from January to April 2026.
He attributed the sharp increase in turnout to improved public awareness campaigns and the decentralisation of registration centres from the 13 local government headquarters and Lafia to all 147 electoral wards across the state.
The REC stated that eligible participants include Nigerians who recently turned 18, first-time registrants, those seeking voter transfer, replacement of lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and correction of personal information.
He noted that participation was highest in Karu, Obi, Lafia and Nasarawa Local Government Areas.
According to the figures released, Karu recorded 16,492 new voters, while Obi registered 14,030, Nasarawa LGA 14,493 and Lafia 13,354.
He also revealed that female voters outnumbered males during the exercise, with 59,538 women registered compared to 46,536 men.
Abubakar-Sadiq commended residents for their impressive turnout and encouraged those yet to register to visit the nearest registration centre before the deadline.
He warned against multiple registrations, stressing that duplicate entries would be detected and removed through the Automated Biometric Identification System process.
The REC further disclosed that the commission would soon publish data from the previous phase for public verification, objections and corrections before the final register is released.
He, however, acknowledged challenges encountered during earlier phases of the exercise, including poor network connectivity, late rush by applicants and difficult terrain in some areas.
To address these issues, he said the commission had procured routers for electoral officers across the state to improve network efficiency and ensure smoother operations.
Abubakar-Sadiq also appreciated the support of the media, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders, urging them to sustain their cooperation.
He reminded the public that voter registration remains free of charge and warned that no INEC official or agent is authorised to demand payment for any part of the process.
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