INEC Registers 9.3 Million Nigerian Youths In 2026 Voter Registration Exercise

INEC says 9.3 million young Nigerians registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that a total of 9,324,349 young Nigerians were newly registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercises.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the disclosure on Wednesday at the investiture ceremony of the newly appointed Youth Ambassadors in Abuja.

The chairman who was represented by the National Commissioner, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, said the figure underscored the growing importance of youth participation in the electoral process.

Amupitan in a statement issued on Thursday INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi, stressed the active involvement of young Nigerians was vital to strengthening and sustaining democracy.

According to him, this figure reinforces the critical role of active youth participation in Nigeria’s electoral process, which also helps in shaping electoral outcomes and strengthening public confidence in the democratic process.

The chairman explained that the appointment of the Youth Ambassadors was aimed at deepening the Commission’s engagement with young Nigerians and broadening their participation in the electoral process

He added: “The appointment of these distinguished young Nigerians as INEC Youth Ambassadors is therefore a deliberate step towards strengthening the connection between the Commission and the youth population.

“We believe that the youths are more likely to engage with electoral information when it is communicated through credible, relatable and influential voices within their communities and social networks.”