{"id":1020,"date":"2026-07-13T04:06:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2026-07-13T06:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T05:44:22","slug":"confusion-trails-pvc-collection-at-delsu-sug-secretariat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1020","title":{"rendered":"Confusion Trails PVC Collection At DELSU-SUG Secretariat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Lucky Tracy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students of Delta State University Student Union Government in Abraka have raised concerns over the ongoing collection and verification of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at the SUG Secretariat, describing the process as disorganized and frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The exercise, which was reportedly introduced to encourage student participation in upcoming elections and strengthen civic engagement, has instead been met with complaints of long queues, poor communication, and delays in verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several students who spoke to our correspondent said they spent hours waiting to submit or verify their<br>PVCs, only to be asked to return on another day due to what officials described as \u201cnetwork issues\u201d and<br>\u201cincomplete documentation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u201cI came as early as 8 a.m., but I didn\u2019t get attended to until past noon,\u201d Blessing oghenevwede , a 300-<br>level student of Political Science. \u201cAt some point, they said the system was down. It\u2019s discouraging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1017\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1017\">A Farmer Shares Insights On How Bio-Security, Nutrition and Ventilation Dictates Poultry Success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response, a representative of the Delta State University Student Union Government acknowledged<br>the challenges but appealed for patience, noting that the initiative is aimed at promoting political<br>awareness among students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe understand the inconvenience, but this is for a greater purpose\u2014to ensure that students are not<br>left out of the democratic process,\u201d Comrade Oliseyenum Victory, the SUG Secretary- General,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are working to resolve the technical and logistical issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the assurance, some students are calling for a restructuring of the process, including better<br>scheduling, clearer communication, and additional staff to manage the turnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The situation highlights a broader issue of planning and execution within student-led initiatives,<br>emphasizing the need for improved organization when handling large-scale activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=499\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"499\">Challenges Persist at DELSU Agricultural Farm Despite Student Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the PVC verification exercise continues, many students hope that authorities will address the<br>concerns promptly to restore confidence in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lucky Tracy Students of Delta State University Student Union Government in Abraka have raised concerns over the ongoing collection and verification of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at the SUG Secretariat, describing the process as disorganized and frustrating. 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