Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has banned all religious centres from blocking roads in the state.
Additionally, the governor has instructed the leadership of these religious centres to provide building approvals for their Churches and Mosques, issued by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB), or face penalties.
In separate letters dated June 13, 2024, signed by JMDB General Manager Hart Bankat, the government stated that this decision is part of the implementation of Executive Order 003, signed by Governor Mutfwang.
Our correspondent gathered that these letters, issued on Saturday, were addressed to the state Chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI).
The JNI state secretary, Dr. Salim Musa Umar, confirmed receipt of the letter.
Part of the letter reads ” Following the Executive Order 003 of the Governor of Plateau state Bar Caleb Mutfwang signed on the 1st of March 2024 for the control of Building / Vehicular traffic, I convey the ban of blockage of access roads and advise that all worship centres should provide appropriate parking spaces off the main roads during worship for their worshippers.
“All Worship centres should provide building approvals issued by the JMDB to avoid penalties. The Government solicits with the spiritual leaders to help advise their members to be law-abiding citizens to encourage them to comply with the laid down laws.”
Source: Daily Trust
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