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Minna, Niger state – Governor Umar Bago has made the submission of sermons for approval by preachers’ compulsory in Niger state
Governor Bago said it is mandatory for preachers to submit their sermons for approval.
As reported by Daily Trust, he stated this while speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
The governor clarified some aspects of the law seeking to regulate preaching in the northe central state.
“I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his scriptures for review, and it’s normal. Even in Saudi Arabia, this is done. We cannot say because you have been given the opportunity to be a cleric, you will go out and preach the gospel that is anti-people, anti-government and you think it’s normal.”
Source: Legit.ng