Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Sokoto State Government declared Friday, July 24, 2026, a work-free day for civil servants to enable eligible workers who have not yet registered as voters to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa. Governor Ahmed Aliyu said the decision was aimed at providing civil servants with adequate time to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Aliyu urged civil servants who have not registered to take advantage of the work-free day to register and obtain their PVCs, thereby enabling them to exercise their civic responsibility in the forthcoming general elections. "We have declared Friday, July 24, 2026, a work-free day to enable civil servants of voting age who have not yet registered to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards," the governor said. He stressed that the PVC remains the only legal instrument through which citizens can exercise their constitutional right to vote.
The governor reiterated his administration's commitment to ensuring that civil servants in the state are given every opportunity to participate in national assignments and exercise their civic rights. "Our administration is committed to ensuring that civil servants are given every opportunity to participate in national assignments and exercise their civic rights," he added. He also appealed to other eligible residents of the state, particularly those who have recently attained voting age or are yet to register, to utilise the extension granted for the CVR exercise. Aliyu reminded residents that the extended voter registration exercise will end on Sunday, July 26, 2026, and urged all eligible voters to complete their registration before the deadline.
As of this evening, civil servants across Sokoto State have had the opportunity to visit INEC registration centres to obtain their PVCs. The two-week extension of the voter registration exercise, which ends on Sunday, July 26, 2026, provides a final window for eligible Nigerians to register and obtain their PVCs. INEC had earlier extended the Continuous Voter Registration exercise to allow more citizens to participate in the electoral process. The Sokoto State Government's declaration of a work-free day is part of broader efforts to boost voter registration and ensure that citizens are adequately prepared for the 2027 general elections. Governor Aliyu's directive underscores the importance of civic participation and the government's commitment to removing obstacles that might prevent workers from fulfilling their democratic responsibilities.
The work-free day applies specifically to civil servants of voting age who have not yet registered. Other members of the public who are not civil servants and who have not yet registered or have not attained the stipulated age for voter registration are also encouraged to take advantage of the two-week extension to register and obtain their PVCs. The governor's appeal to all eligible residents reflects a broader push to ensure that every eligible Nigerian is registered to vote ahead of the 2027 elections. As the registration deadline approaches, the Sokoto State Government's initiative serves as a model for other states seeking to increase voter participation and strengthen the democratic process.
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