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District head urges residents to participate in CVR

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Wakama (Nasarawa State) Aug.18, 2025 (NAN) The District Head of Wakama, Nasarawa, Adams Makka-Nangba, has urged eligible voters in the state to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

Makka-Nangba made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Wakama, Akun Area Administrative Council of the state.

NAN reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced CVR nationwide on Monday (today).

According to the district head, the CVR will enable residents and indigenes to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2027 general elections.

“PVC is a weapon that the electorate will use to vote for candidates of their choice during elections.

“I want to appeal to eligible people of my community and other Nigerians to take advantage of the CVR to obtain their PVCs.

“This will enable them to vote for candidates of their choice in 2027 and beyond. It is the only tool they need to exercise their right during elections,” he said.

Makka-Nangba also urged the people of his constituency to contribute positively to the development of society.

He advised them to continue living in unity, peace, and tolerance for one another, irrespective of their affiliations.

According to the district head, peace is a necessary requirement for the development of any society. (NAN)