Christian youths in Niger State have called on Governor Umar Bago to immediately withdraw the controversial policy mandating preachers to submit their sermons for government approval before delivering them.
Frontpagenews reports that the Niger State government recently issued a directive requiring religious leaders to present their sermons to regulatory authorities for vetting, a move that has generated widespread criticism from faith-based groups, civil society, and rights advocates.
Speaking through their state chapter, the Christian youths condemned the policy, describing it as “an infringement on religious freedom” and a misplaced priority at a time when the state is grappling with insecurity, banditry, and attacks on rural communities.
They argued that rather than policing religious sermons, the government should channel its energy and resources toward restoring peace, improving security architecture, and safeguarding lives and property.
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The group further urged the governor to engage religious leaders in dialogue instead of adopting policies that could fuel mistrust and division among communities in the state.
