The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards to Sunday, 8th February 2015.
INEC extends PVC collection deadline
The extension was announced on Sunday, February 1, by Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega.
Recommended articles
The extension was announced on Sunday, February 1, by Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega.
INEC had previously announced that PVC collection would end on Saturday, January 31, 2015.
“INEC hereby calls on duly registered persons not to delay in going to collect their cards before the expiration of the new deadline,” the statement reads.
ADVERTISEMENT
“The Commission reaffirms its determination to make the 2015 elections free, fair, credible and peaceful; and urges all stakeholders, including voters, to spare no effort in working towards the same objective,” it added.
Idowu also added that the extension would enable all registered voters collect their PVCs so that they could cast their votes in the polls.
The General Elections will commence on February 14 with the Presidential run-off.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Omo-Agege rejects Delta governorship tribunal's verdict, heads to Appeal Court
Former Kwara commissioner explains EFCC invitation
Kogi Senator denies keeping killer squad, thugs
We are coming after all of you - CDS tells bandits, terrorists
Court orders Kano govt to pay ₦30bn compensation to shop owners over demolition
At 63, Nigeria has no excuse not be great, Gov Akeredolu
Gov Oborevwori dedicates multiple victories at tribunal to God
Foundation establishes digital learning hub in Abuja for young graduates
Kidnappers demand ₦60m ransom to release Benue Commissioner
Pulse Sports
I still love guys - Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie reacts to lesbian rumour
Heartbreak for Nigeria as AFCON 2027 bid slips away to East African rivals
Victor Boniface or Harry Kane: Who has had the better Bundesliga start?
Steph Curry: NBA star lists Nigeria's Burna Boy and WizKid among favorite music artists
Controversy as Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie unveils her 'female lover'
AFCON 2027: Algeria hands Nigeria a major boost
ADVERTISEMENT
![President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. [Twitter:Kayy]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. [Twitter:Kayy]")