The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections.
INEC announced this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Tuesday, urging eligible voters in the FCT to seize the opportunity to collect their PVCs.
According to the commission, the exercise will take place at voters’ respective Registration Areas (wards) from January 22 to January 26, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
INEC explained that voters who are unable to collect their PVCs at their wards within the stipulated period will be allowed to do so later at the INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.
The statement read: “Dear #FCT Resident, as we prepare for the February 21 Area Council Election, INEC is bringing your PVC closer to you. Don’t miss the chance to collect your PVC in the FCT.
“From Jan 22–26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. daily, visit your Registration Area (Ward) to collect your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). After the 26th, collection continues at INEC Area Council Offices.”
The commission encouraged residents to participate actively in the exercise and advised them to track their PVC collection centres using the link: https://cvr.inecinigeria.org/Locator.
The February 21 polls, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., will feature 17 political parties contesting positions across the FCT’s 62 wards.
