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DIASPORA 🇳🇬

Information for Nigerians living abroad

KEY FACT

Nigeria does not currently allow diaspora voting. You cannot vote from abroad in Nigerian elections. To vote in the 2027 elections, you must return to Nigeria and vote in person at your registered polling unit.

Diaspora voting status verified against Electoral Act 2022. Status may change — verify at inec.gov.ng for latest developments. inec.gov.ng

WHAT YOU CAN DO

TRAVEL HOME TO VOTE

Register or transfer your voter registration before the deadline. Check your polling unit assignment on the INEC voters portal before you travel — you must vote at the unit where you are registered.

Check polling unit → voters.inecnigeria.org

REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME

CVR (Continuous Voter Registration) allows you to register while visiting Nigeria. Your PVC (Permanent Voter Card) stays valid indefinitely once issued — register now so you are ready for 2027.

INEC registration portal →

SUPPORT FROM ABROAD

Donate to campaigns, volunteer remotely, and join diaspora voter education groups.

  • EiE Nigeria Diaspora Chapter
  • YIAGA Africa diaspora networks
  • Diaspora voter education coalitions

ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE

Join advocacy for diaspora voting rights. Bills have been introduced in the National Assembly. Contact your National Assembly representatives to push for diaspora voting provisions in future electoral legislation.

HISTORY & STATUS

2010
Electoral Act 2010Diaspora voting not included
NOT INCLUDED
2019
INEC feasibility study beginsINEC begins studying diaspora voting feasibility
STUDY
2022
Electoral Act 2022 signedDiaspora voting provisions debated but NOT included in final act
NOT INCLUDED
2023
General elections heldDiaspora voting not available
UNAVAILABLE
2027
Next general electionsStatus currently unchanged — monitor INEC announcements
MONITOR

TRANSFER YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION

If you are registered in one state but have since moved, you can transfer your voter registration to a different ward during CVR (Continuous Voter Registration) periods.

  • You can transfer your voter registration to a different ward within CVR periods
  • Visit an INEC office in person, or use the online portal
  • Bring your existing PVC and proof of new address
Online portal → voters.inecnigeria.org

FIND YOUR POLLING UNIT

If you are returning to Nigeria to vote, look up your polling unit before you travel. You must vote at the polling unit where you are registered — you cannot vote elsewhere.

Check polling unit → voters.inecnigeria.org

OFFICIAL SOURCES

🗳Check / transfer voter registration↗ INEC voters portal›🏛INEC — voter registration and CVR↗ inecnigeria.org›🌍EiE Nigeria — diaspora civic engagement↗ eienigeria.org›

REPORT A PROBLEM

Encountered an issue with voter registration or polling unit information? Report it.

Situation Room (YIAGA Africa) →·INEC hotline: 0800 225 5463
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