The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has urged eligible residents to seize the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in-person biometric capturing opportunity.

Resident Electoral Commissioner, Ayobami Salami, on Monday, said the biometric capturing exercise had started smoothly and successfully across the 21 designated centres within the state.

In-person biometric registration started one week after the nationwide launch of the online CVR platform on Aug. 18.

Mr Salami explained that the commission had deployed well-trained registration officers and equipment to all centres. The exercise is held daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

He added that the registration would continue every Monday to Friday across all designated centres.

“We have started the in-person biometric capturing today in Lagos at the state headquarters and INEC offices in the 20 Local Government Areas,” Mr Salami said.

He noted that the exercise began successfully with impressive turnout, according to reports received from the field.

“We have 21 registration centres, one in each local government and another at the state headquarters. Everything is proceeding smoothly,” he added.

According to him, the commission has provided sufficient registration gadgets to serve applicants in all local governments.

He revealed that at least three registration machines had been deployed to each local government, with more sent to highly populated areas.

Mr Salami urged applicants not to delay until the last minute, reminding them that the exercise will conclude on Aug. 30, 2026.

He also disclosed that his team would tour the state to monitor the process across the centres.

The REC appealed to prospective applicants to remain law-abiding, patient and peaceful throughout the exercise.

He assured that INEC would prioritise People with Disabilities (PwDs), pregnant women and the elderly, urging residents to cooperate with the commission.

(NAN)