The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for collecting Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

According to a statement by Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, PVC collection will begin Wednesday, 22nd October, and end Sunday, 26th October 2025.

The exercise is strictly for individuals who participated in the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

Mrs Eta-Messi stated: “Registered voters who took part in the CVR are advised to visit their respective registration areas where they originally registered to collect their PVCs within the stipulated period.”

The Commission emphasised that PVC collection must be done in person, and there will be no collection by proxy under any circumstance. She urged all eligible voters to collect their cards to be able to participate in the upcoming election.

In addition, INEC will conduct a mock accreditation exercise on Saturday, 25th October, in selected polling units across the three senatorial districts of the state.

The exercise is intended to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), assess response time, and evaluate the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) Portal process ahead of the governorship polls.

Selected polling units include Igwédimma Primary School I and II in Amawbia, Ububa Village Square and Ifeadigo Hall in Nkpor, Girls Secondary School and State Primary School in Nteje, Central School and Umunoke Public Square in Aguleri, Central School and Urban Girls Secondary School in Ekwulobia, and RCM KDT School and Primary School in Ajalli.

INEC encouraged voters in these areas to participate actively, stating that their involvement would help fine-tune both operational and technological processes before the main election.

“Your participation in the mock accreditation will help INEC ensure a smooth, credible, and efficient electoral process for all,” the Commission noted.

This announcement comes as part of INEC’s continued efforts to prepare voters and strengthen electoral integrity ahead of the Anambra governorship elections scheduled later this year.