The Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered the decentralisation of on-going
distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Ward levels, in order to
enhance access by persons yet to collect their cards.
Before now, the
distribution was done at the local government offices of the Commission since
the end of distribution at the polling unit level. But distribution of the PVCs
will henceforth be at Ward level nationwide.
The Commission, at its
meeting on Thursday, January 8th, 2015, resolved that the period for
distribution of the cards should be extended. Registered voters who are yet to
collect their cards can now do so from 8. 30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. daily.
Secretary to the
Commission, Mrs. Augusta C. Ogakwu said Resident Electoral Commissioners have
been mandated to set up effective monitoring strategies and ensure that the
specified hours are strictly complied with by relevant INEC staff.
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