Lagos INEC unveils digital tool to locate PVC collection centres

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has reportedly introduced QR codes to help eligible voters locate Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The initiative is designed to improve access to voter information by enabling residents to scan the codes and identify designated PVC collection locations through the commission’s official website and social media platforms.

Speaking at a press briefing at INEC’s Lagos headquarters, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Ayobami Salami, urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs and verify their voter registration details ahead of the elections.

Salami also advised residents to obtain election-related information from the commission’s official communication channels to avoid being misled by inaccurate information.

He stressed the importance of active participation in the electoral process, urging eligible voters to take the necessary steps to ensure they are prepared to exercise their voting rights in 2027.

The commission said preparations for the elections were continuing across several operational areas, including the procurement and testing of voter accreditation devices, improvements to result transmission systems, logistics planning, and the recruitment and training of election personnel.

According to the commission, the QR-code initiative forms part of efforts to make voter services more accessible and encourage eligible residents to collect their PVCs well before election day.

The measure is also expected to help voters identify their designated collection centres more conveniently, reducing the difficulty of obtaining location information as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.