The Speaker of the Edo State Youth Parliament, Hon. Fawaz Muhammad, has called on young people across the state to play active roles in resetting the nation’s polity by registering as voters in the 2025 Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Hon. Fawaz described voter registration as the gateway to effective participation in democracy and governance, commending INEC for providing both online and in-person registration options.
He noted that the initiative makes it easier for first-time voters, those seeking to transfer their polling units, and those replacing lost or damaged cards to take part in the exercise.
The Youth Parliament Speaker also appealed to government institutions, youth leaders, civil society organisations, unions, and community groups to step up sensitisation and mobilisation campaigns across Edo State to ensure massive youth participation.
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“Everything begins with registration. If you don’t register, you cannot vote, and if you don’t vote, your voice is silent when decisions are made about your future. To my fellow young people, especially those just turning 18, this is your moment.
“Don’t let it pass you by. Go out, register, and be part of the change we all want to see. Our democracy will only be as strong as the voices of its youth.
“We can’t afford to sit back and watch from the sidelines. The future of Edo and Nigeria is in our hands, and that future starts with simple steps like this. By registering now, we are laying the foundation for the kind of leadership, good governance, and opportunities we want for ourselves and generations after us. It’s our responsibility; together, we can make it count.”