Kano State has emerged as the highest-ranking state in Nigeria for newly registered voters, recording an impressive 441,845 registrations under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise as of June 15, 2026.

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.

According to the report released on Thursday, Kano topped all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, underscoring a growing level of political awareness and civic engagement among residents.

The report indicated that the achievement was largely driven by sustained voter mobilisation efforts and public awareness campaigns initiated by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

It noted that the state established a Voter Registration Task Force Committee in 2025 to encourage eligible residents, particularly youths, to register and participate actively in the democratic process.

A breakdown of the registration figures across the state’s 44 local government areas revealed significant disparities. “Bichi Local Government Area recorded the highest number of new registrations with 30,806 voters, followed by Kumbotso with 18,701, Nasarawa with 18,184, Dawaki Tofa with 17,748, Bagwai with 15,808, and Ungogo with 15,584.

“At the lower end of the scale, Kunchi recorded 5,030 registrations, while Warawa registered 5,462, Tsanyawa 5,597, Garun Malam 5,679, and Bunkure 5,699.”

The report observed that voter registration was particularly strong in urban and semi-urban areas, especially within the Kano metropolitan axis, while some rural local government areas recorded comparatively lower turnout.

It also highlighted the significant role played by young people in driving the registration surge, describing youth participation as a major factor behind the state’s outstanding performance.

Bichi Local Government Area was singled out for special recognition, with the report describing its performance as exceptional. The area alone accounted for about seven per cent of the state’s total registrations, reflecting the effectiveness of voter mobilisation initiatives implemented there.

To sustain the momentum, the committee recommended intensified voter education and awareness campaigns in local government areas with lower registration figures.

It also urged local authorities to engage more youths and community volunteers in mobilisation efforts and strengthen collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission to facilitate the completion of biometric registration processes.

The report concluded that the registration of more than 441,000 new voters demonstrates the commitment of Kano residents to democratic participation and provides a solid foundation for electoral planning, demographic analysis and evidence-based governance ahead of future elections. (The PUNCH)

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