INEC unveils QR codes to ease PVC collection in Lagos

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Lagos State has introduced QR codes to enable eligible voters to identify designated centres for collecting their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The commission said voters could access the codes through its official website and social media platforms and scan them to obtain information about where to collect their cards.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lagos, Professor Ayobami Salami disclosed this during a press conference at the commission’s state headquarters, where he urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs, confirm their registration details and obtain election-related information only from official sources.

Salami emphasised the need for greater voter participation as INEC steps up preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The commission also disclosed that preparations were progressing in other critical areas, including the procurement and testing of voter accreditation devices, upgrades to election-result transmission systems, logistics arrangements, and the recruitment and training of electoral personnel.

According to INEC, the measures are aimed at strengthening its operational capacity and ensuring an orderly electoral process.

The introduction of the QR codes forms part of the Lagos office’s efforts to make voter information more accessible and encourage eligible residents to verify their registration details and collect their PVCs before election day.