Lagos State has the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, with 7,488,633 voters recorded on the national register.
The figures were disclosed by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, during a stakeholders’ meeting and World Press Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The disclosure comes as INEC intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections and concludes the process of updating and cleaning the national voter register.
Lagos Leads, Kano and Kaduna Follow
According to the latest figures released by INEC, Lagos has the largest voter population in the country with 7,488,633 registered voters.
Kano State ranks second with 6,570,276 registered voters, while Kaduna State occupies third place with 4,662,640 voters.
Katsina State is fourth on the list with 3,876,051 registered voters, followed by Rivers State with 3,736,434.
Oyo State ranks sixth with 3,588,111 voters, while Delta State is seventh with 3,525,988 registered voters.
Benue State occupies the eighth position with 3,057,225 voters, followed by Ogun State in ninth place with 3,037,981.
Bauchi State completes the top 10 with 3,012,547 registered voters.
Top 10 States by Registered Voters
| Rank | State | Registered Voters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos | 7,488,633 |
| 2 | Kano | 6,570,276 |
| 3 | Kaduna | 4,662,640 |
| 4 | Katsina | 3,876,051 |
| 5 | Rivers | 3,736,434 |
| 6 | Oyo | 3,588,111 |
| 7 | Delta | 3,525,988 |
| 8 | Benue | 3,057,225 |
| 9 | Ogun | 3,037,981 |
| 10 | Bauchi | 3,012,547 |
Nigeria’s Voter Register Rises to 103.4 Million
INEC said the updated national voter register now contains 103,428,715 registered voters.
The latest figure follows the completion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise as well as the commission’s final biometric verification and clean-up of the register.
The updated register provides the latest indication of the number of Nigerians registered to participate in the 2027 general elections.
The distribution of registered voters across the states also highlights the significant differences in voter populations between Nigeria’s various regions.
PVC Collection to Begin October 9
INEC has also announced arrangements for the collection of newly produced Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
According to the commission, newly produced PVCs will be available for nationwide collection from October 9, 2026.
INEC will also display the updated voter register for public scrutiny between October 9 and October 15, 2026.
The display period will give voters an opportunity to verify their registration details and identify possible errors or irregularities ahead of the 2027 elections.
With the national voter register now standing at more than 103 million registered voters, INEC is moving into another phase of preparations for the 2027 general elections.