Stay Alert!
Dear Active Citizen, EiE was live at #AfricaNXT2023 on Thursday, February 9th. Kunle Lawal, Executive Director, Electoral College; Bukola Idowu, Executive Director, KIMPACT Initiative; David Ayodele, Senior Program Associate, EiE Nigeria and Ayomide Ladipo, Program Officer, Tracka highlighted the opportunities and challenges presented by technology in the context of civic engagement and the role of government and technology companies in shaping the future of democratic participation.
Your Vote Matters!
Dear Active Citizen, As we approach the general elections, it’s important to remember the power we hold as citizens to shape our future. In just 16 days, we have the opportunity to cast our ballots and choose the leaders who will make decisions that impact our lives, our communities and our country.
Don’t Miss the Deadline
Dear Active Citizen, The PVC collection process for many Nigerians has felt like a marathon race where the will of the human spirit is severely tested, and just like a marathon race, we are approaching the finish line. Hence, if you’ve made it this far, well done. You have tried.
Time is Running Out, Collect Your PVC Today!
Dear Active Citizen, The long-awaited election season is finally upon us, and we need your support! The deadline to collect your PVC is this Sunday, February 5th and we don’t want you to miss out on the chance to vote.
PVC Collection Ends Sunday, January 29
Dear Active Citizen, This is a reminder that the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) will end on Sunday, January 29th. If you have not yet collected your PVC, please do so before the deadline to ensure that you are able to vote in the upcoming election.
Your PVC; Your Voice!
Dear Active Citizen, In the last election, only 35% of the voting population actually voted, which is at cross-purposes with the idea of majority rule, one of the basic tenets of democracy. Many times, due to the willful negligence of the electorate, instead of majority rule being upheld, the minority rule where the ruling few […]
#NigeriaDecides in 35 Days!
Dear Active Citizen, In 35 days, all validly registered voters with Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) will be presented with an opportunity to decide the next President, 469 members of the National Assembly, all state houses of assembly members; and for some 28 state governors.
PVC 101
Dear Active Citizen, Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kano State, Ambassador Zango Abdu declared an alarming 60% of the Permanent Voters’ Card that are yet to be collected in his state. Uncollected PVCs are no better than citizens who didn’t register to vote! Rant but act! Why bother […]
Have You Collected Your PVC? Stop Playing!
Dear Active Citizen, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday bowed to citizens pressure and extended the timeframe for collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) across the country by eight days. Instead of ending on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, the collection of PVCs will continue until Sunday, January 29th, 2023.
PVC Pick Up: Ward Drive!
Dear Active Citizen, Nigerian youths have the opportunity to use their voting power to guide this nation towards a better future. INEC added 9.5 million new voters to the 84 million it had in 2019. What’s more intriguing is that 76.56% of these new registrants are young people. Young people should not just remain as […]