By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi | The Bureau News
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has called for collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Culture to ensure the success of the ongoing voter registration exercise.
During a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abubakar Sarkin Pawa Dambo, stressed the need for active enlightenment campaigns across the state.
INEC on Continuous Voter Registration
Sarkin Pawa explained that INEC has already commenced continuous voter registration (CVR), beginning with online registration.
He noted that:
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Persons who lost or damaged their voter cards, changed residence, or transferred to another state can now update their records online.
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New voters who just turned 18 must physically present themselves at INEC offices across the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State for biometric capture.
“We rely on the Ministry of Information to take this message to every corner of Kebbi State so that citizens can take full advantage of the exercise,” Sarkin Pawa stated.
Ministry of Information Pledges Support
In his response, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed BK, assured that the ministry will fully collaborate with INEC.
He emphasized that voter registration is a collective responsibility and disclosed that Governor Nasir Idris has consistently directed state ministries to support the exercise.
“We are already working with the Ministry of Special Duties to set up a Technical Committee that will synergize with INEC for the success of the voter registration,” Ahmed said.
The Bureau News reports that this collaboration underscores the importance of government-media partnerships in strengthening democratic participation in Kebbi State and across Nigeria.
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