Lagos State government has said it will mobilise residents for the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs), to enable them vote next year.
Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Civic Engagement, Adeyemi Olabinjo, who spoke at the briefing to mark the administration’s third anniversary, said residents should use the continuous voter registration to obtain PVCs.
He said some recently attained voting age, and others relocated from within or outside the state.
Olabinjo said: “On the issue of PVC, we are trying our best to ensure we achieve our aim. For instance, as a result of the development we are bringing to all parts of Lagos State, people are now relocating from one part of the state to the other. There is need to sensitise people in such category to apply for transfer of their PVCs.
“We are aware that the governor recently inaugurated 21 roads and two bridges in Alimosho. Those who have undeveloped properties in the communities, living in Surulere and other areas, are now developing their properties and relocating to Alimosho.
“As we speak, we are working to ensure that people in such category get transfer of their PVCs. Those who are yet to register should do so, for them to participate in the election.”
The special adviser said Lagos had the highest uncollected PVCs.
He hoped that the advocacy through his office will considerably reduce the figure.
Olabinjo said: “We have been sensitising residents in our programmes that it is important for them to obtain their PVCs. We have all been saying that Governor Ambode is doing well. The only way to show appreciation to him is for residents to get their PVCs to re-elect him so that he will continue the good work.”
