Nigerian Senate Clarifies Preaching Ban: Commercial Vehicles, Not Streets
Nigeria's Senate has moved to quell public speculation, confirming its recent legislative amendments target preaching solely within commercial vehicles, not public streets. This clarification underscores an existing law against hawking and preaching in such transport, aiming to ensure public order and safety. The move highlights ongoing debates about religious freedom and public space in the nation.
The Senate has clarified that its recent concurrent amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, No. 22, 2007 did not include a ban on street preaching by individuals or religious organisations as speculated in certain quarters. It also noted that the pro
This story was sourced from Tribune Online and rewritten in SEVA editorial voice. Read the full original at the source.