From Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Hajira Mohammed, the Chairman of the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM), recently paid a courtesy visit to His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Dr. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli. The purpose of the visit was to brief the Emir on the commission’s plans for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Mohammed expressed her gratitude for the Emir’s support and emphasized the vital role that traditional leaders play in encouraging eligible voters to register.
During the visit, Mohammed highlighted the achievements of Kaduna State in voter registration, noting that the state recorded 4,335,208 registered voters in 2022, with 4,164,473 individuals collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). She emphasized the need for increased awareness and mobilization efforts to boost voter turnout in the upcoming elections.
The Emir of Zazzau has been a strong advocate for voter registration, consistently encouraging citizens to participate in the democratic process. In 2025, he praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting the CVR exercise, stating that it would enable eligible citizens, especially the youth, to contribute to the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
KAD-SIECOM aims to collaborate with traditional leaders to reach all 23 Local Government Areas and 255 wards in Kaduna State. The focus will be on targeting eligible voters who have not yet registered, those who turned 18 after the last registration period, and individuals who have lost or damaged their PVCs.
In response, the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli assured the Commission of his support and that of his subjects.
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