The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has called on all eligible residents of Lagos State to take full advantage of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, Continuous Voter Registration, exercise to register and obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs.

Its Chairman, retired Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, emphasised that voter registration is the foundation of democratic participation.

Okikiolu-Ighile, noted that democracy can only flourish when citizens take ownership of the process by registering, voting, and holding leaders accountable.

According to her, the right to vote is the cornerstone of democracy, urging all eligible Lagosians particularly first-time voters and those who have relocated, to utilise the opportunity to register, update, or transfer their voter information.

She said Your PVC is your voice, and your voice must be heard in shaping the future of our communities and our dear State.”

Okikiolu-Ighile reaffirmed LASIEC’s commitment to sustained voter education and sensitisation initiatives across Lagos State, in line with its mandate to conduct credible local government elections and strengthen grassroots democracy.

She also appealed to community leaders, civil society organisations, youth groups, and other stakeholders to support the mobilisation of residents, ensuring no eligible citizen is excluded from the registration process.

The Chairman concluded by reminding Lagosians that a vibrant democracy is built by active citizens, and registering to vote is the first step in that journey.