The Rivers State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the establishment of Mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centres across key locations in Port Harcourt.
The development was announced in a statement on Thursday by Geraldine Ekelemu, Head of Voter Education and Publicity, speaking on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner. She explained that the centres will run for six days, from Tuesday, 7 April to Sunday, 12 April 2026, operating daily between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
The initiative is designed to make the registration process easier for eligible citizens, particularly those who have recently turned 18. It will also accommodate people who wish to transfer their voter registration, replace missing or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or update their personal details as part of the ongoing second phase of the CVR exercise.
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INEC stated that the centres will be located at strategic points, including the University of Port Harcourt (New Convocation Arena), Rivers State University (Love Garden), Mile 3 Market (Union Office), Waterlines Park, RTC Park, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (Old Lecture Hall), and Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic (Students’ Union Hall).
The commission encouraged residents, especially students and those living nearby, to make use of the opportunity. It also reaffirmed its commitment to conducting an inclusive, transparent and credible electoral process.
The exercise forms part of preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly polls scheduled for 16 January, while governorship and State Assembly elections will hold on 6 February 2027.
