Kano voter registration target hits 10 million as state launches mobilisation committee to ensure all eligible citizens participate in INEC’s exercise

Kano voter registration target has been set at 10 million, according to the state government, as it intensifies efforts to mobilise residents for the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk, announced this on Friday while inaugurating the State Voter Registration Mobilisation Committee at the Cabinet Office, Kano.

He explained that the committee comprises technocrats, Islamic scholars, broadcasters, business leaders, and other stakeholders including representatives of opposition political parties.

This broad-based approach, he said, demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusive participation.

“The objective of setting up this committee is to ensure that no eligible citizen is left out of this exercise,” Faruk stated. “Government will provide all the needed support to achieve this target.”

The committee has been tasked with carrying out sensitisation campaigns across all 44 local government areas of Kano State, encouraging citizens to register and strengthen democratic participation.

Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Ibrahim Waiya, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to meet its mandate.

“We assure the government and people of the state that we will not betray the trust reposed in us. We will also work tirelessly to mobilise residents and achieve the target,” Waiya said.

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The initiative underscores Kano’s determination to remain a major electoral force in Nigeria while promoting voter inclusion and civic responsibility.