Kano State has recorded the highest number of new voter registrations in Nigeria under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with 441,845 eligible voters successfully registered as of June 15, 2026, reinforcing its position as the country’s largest voting population.
The figures were contained in a report presented by the Sub-Committee on ICT and Data Collection, chaired by the Kano State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, and released on Thursday.
According to the report, Kano outperformed all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the number of new registrations, a development attributed to sustained voter mobilization campaigns and increased civic participation across the state.
The committee credited the achievement to initiatives introduced by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, including the establishment of a Voter Registration Task Force Committee in 2025 to encourage eligible residents, particularly young people, to register ahead of future elections.
The report noted that the committee coordinated extensive awareness campaigns across the state, leading to a significant increase in voter registration and political participation.
Bichi tops local government registrations
Among Kano’s 44 local government areas, Bichi recorded the highest number of newly registered voters with 30,806 registrations.
It was followed by:
- Kumbotso – 18,701
- Nasarawa – 18,184
- Dawakin Tofa – 17,748
- Bagwai – 15,808
- Ungogo – 15,584
At the lower end of the registration figures were:
- Kunchi – 5,030
- Warawa – 5,462
- Tsanyawa – 5,597
- Garun Malam – 5,679
- Bunkure – 5,699
The committee observed that voter registration was strongest in urban and semi-urban local government areas, particularly within the Kano metropolitan axis, while some rural councils recorded comparatively lower turnout.
Youth participation drives registration surge
According to the report, young people played a major role in the impressive registration figures, with youth participation described as one of the key factors behind Kano’s leading position nationwide.
Bichi Local Government Area received special recognition for its performance, accounting for approximately seven per cent of all new registrations recorded across the state.
The committee attributed the achievement to effective grassroots mobilization and sustained voter education campaigns implemented within the local government.
Committee recommends expanded awareness campaigns
To sustain the momentum, the committee recommended intensified voter education and mobilization efforts in local government areas with relatively low registration figures.
It also called for stronger collaboration between local authorities, community volunteers and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to facilitate biometric registration and ensure that more eligible residents complete the registration process before the exercise closes.
The report further urged stakeholders to continue engaging young people and community leaders to deepen public awareness on the importance of voter registration and participation in democratic governance.
According to the committee, the registration of more than 441,000 new voters reflects growing public confidence in the electoral process and provides a stronger foundation for future elections, demographic planning and evidence-based governance in Kano State.
