July deadline: Ex NOA DG, Mike Omeri tasks residents on Voter’s registration, PVC Transfer

By David Odama

The former National Orientation Agency, (NOA) DG, and a senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), in Nasarawa South senatorial district, Dr Mike Omeri Agbo has urged eligible voters in Nasarawa especially the southern senatorial District to register and obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mike Omeri who spoke while exchanging views with Journalists in Abuja on Thursday said the call has become increasingly necessary to sensitize the residents and mobilise them for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The sensitisation campaign comes as INEC prepares to shut the CVR portal on July 10, 2026, after which the Commission will begin the printing of PVCs, for all new and updated registrants.

The PDP senatorial Candidate, said the campaign was designed to ensure that every eligible citizen takes part in the electoral process, noting that the exercise targeted mostly on Nigerians who have just turned 18, voters who relocated to new areas, and those with defaced, mutilated or wrongly spelt names on their cards.

“Once you are 18, you are entitled to register as a Nigerian citizen who can vote and take decisions. If you have been transferred, update your card. If it is defaced or your name is wrongly spelt, go to INEC to have them corrected, Omeri declared

He however urged parents to encourage their children to register, adding that “the the desired change Nigerians are yearning to see starts with the people. “Go and register, update your records, and be part of decision-making in the forthcoming general elections”

The former NOA DG, stressed that there were only few days left to the deadline and advised residents to take advantage of the window, describing his appeal as necessary engagement before the close of registration.

He urged residents seeking new registration, transfer, replacement of lost cards, or correction of details to visit INEC offices immediately, advising that without a valid PVC, it may be difficult for them to vote.

He further called for collaboration with NOA and INEC to strengthen civic education and expand participation.

“When we team up genuinely with other agencies saddled with the power to sensitize, mobilized, we get more results. Together we can achieve more,” Omeri stated

He argued that “elections cannot thrive in an unsafe environment” and called for greater focus on security alongside political activities.

“CVR ends on July 10. Today is July 2nd. There cannot be a better time for this awareness drive. after the deadline, INEC will begin processing PVCs for all those who registered,” Omeri stated.