The Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has announced a statewide mobilisation initiative by traditional rulers to significantly increase the number of residents registered for the National Identification Number, NIN, and Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs.
He made this known on Monday while presiding over a meeting of the Council in Umuahia, attended by principal officers and chairmen of traditional rulers from the 17 LGAs.
The traditional rulers expressed concern about Abia State’s relatively low registration figures despite its large population, warning that Abia must now lag behind in such critical national exercise.
He emphasized that traditional rulers resolved to take responsibility for mobilising eligible citizens, particularly those aged 18 years and above who are yet to register for NIN and voters’ cards.
“Our resolve is to ensure that Abia State records one of the highest numbers of registered citizens.
“This exercise is not for any individual or political interest, but purely in the interest of the state and its development,” the monarchs said.
They explained that the Council will adopt a grassroots approach by extending the mobilisation drive from the state level to zones, local governments, and autonomous communities to ensure that no eligible citizen is left out.
The Council also plans to assess the availability and adequacy of registration facilities, including equipment, personnel, and logistics, by visiting relevant offices where registrations are carried out.
Abia traditional rulers unhappy with low registration figure, begin mobilisation
