Women lead in voter registration as INEC records 1.5m new registrants

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded a total of 1,502,733 completed online and physical voter registrations between October 6 and 10, 2025, seven weeks, with women emerging in the majority.

According to data released by the Commission, female registrants accounted for 55.14% (828,563) of the total figure, while males made up 44.86% (674,170).

The figures reflect a growing participation of women in the electoral process, underscoring their increasing political engagement ahead of upcoming elections.

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INEC’s report also shows that 1,106,731 (about 74%) of registrants are youths aged 18–34, indicating sustained enthusiasm among young Nigerians to participate in governance.

In addition, students accounted for 507,097, while persons with disabilities (PWDs) represented 21,244 of the total new voters captured.

Of the total registration, 878,715 completed their pre-registration online, while 674,018 registered physically at INEC offices and designated centres nationwide.

The Commission described the progress as encouraging, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive voter registration and ensuring that every eligible Nigerian, especially women, youths, and PWDs, can exercise their civic rights.

Ruth Tene Natsa

Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC Ruth Tene is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years experience in developmental reporting across several newsrooms, as a reporter, editor and other managerial roles. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri among several other certifications She has attended several trainings and certifications both locally and internationally and has been recognized for her impactful work in humanitarian reporting, receiving the Gold Award for Humanitarian Services from the Amazing Grace Foundation. She is also a recipient of the Home Alliance Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more humane, safer and more sustainable planet. An active member of professional journalism bodies, Ruth is affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the Agricultural Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), where she continues to advocate for excellence, ethical reporting, and development-focused journalism.