In a renewed push to strengthen democratic participation, the Chairman of the Kano State Task Force on Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has charged 550 student volunteers drawn from nine tertiary institutions to play a frontline role in expanding voter access across the state.
The volunteers, trained to handle online pre-registration, are expected to simplify and accelerate the voter registration process, particularly for students and underserved populations. Of the total number, 100 were selected from Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, while 50 volunteers each came from the remaining eight institutions.
Flagging off the initiative at the Kofar Mata Indoor Sports Complex, the designated venue for the ongoing mega CVR exercise, Waiy, who also serves as Commissioner for Information ,emphasised that voter registration is not just a routine exercise but a fundamental civic responsibility critical to building a responsive and inclusive democracy.
He urged the volunteers to see their role as a service to society, calling on them to assist fellow students and other eligible citizens with online pre-registration, a step designed to ease congestion and fast-track the physical registration process.
“This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the democratic process. Your commitment, integrity, and diligence will determine how many voices are included in shaping our future,” he said.
Waiya also stressed the importance of strict adherence to registration guidelines, warning against any form of malpractice. He reminded the students that their conduct reflects their potential as future leaders and custodians of democratic values.
To encourage excellence and accountability, the Task Force announced that outstanding volunteers would be recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The initiative received a boost from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), whose officials had earlier trained the volunteers on the technical and ethical aspects of the registration process.
Heads of participating tertiary institutions were present at the venue to monitor the exercise, underscoring institutional support for youth-driven civic engagement.
Many of the volunteers expressed readiness to carry out their responsibilities with dedication, signalling a growing awareness among young people of their role in shaping democratic outcomes.
The engagement of students in the CVR process highlights a broader advocacy for inclusive participation, leveraging youth energy and digital tools to bridge gaps in voter registration and ensure that no eligible citizen is left behind.
Abbas Ibrahim,
Chairman Publicity Committee, For Task Force Mobilization on Voter Registration.
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