Niger State Governor Orders Licensing for Religious Preachers
Governor Umaru Mohammed of Niger state mandated religious preachers to obtain licenses for public preaching, with an ultimatum issued for compliance. The directive, aimed at regulating public preaching and noise pollution, requires clerics to undergo screening before obtaining permits.
The state government's move was met with mixed reactions, with some clerics expressing concerns over security threats and others supporting the regulation to curb fake prophets and noise disturbances. The Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger state acknowledged the directive, emphasizing awareness of the new regulations.
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