Imam Haroun Eze, the Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, has expressed support for Governor Umar Bago of Niger State regarding the directive that requires religious preachers to submit their sermons to the government for vetting.
Speaking during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme aired on Arise Television on Monday, Imam Haroun Eze, who is notably the first Igbo Imam of the National Mosque, described the move to regulate preaching in the state as a positive step.
Governor Bago recently mandated that all religious preachers in Niger State must submit their sermons for official approval prior to delivering them to their congregations, a policy aimed at promoting responsible preaching.
“The Niger state government is interested in what is coming from religious leaders to the populace in addressing the social, economic, and security issues we have.
“Religious leadership should be seen to work hand in hand in terms of promoting good governance.
“What the Imam, Pastor or the Reverend is doing is dishing out information and materials to shape the mind and character of the citizenry and that should crystallize into better citizens, governance, relationship and having peace within one another,” Imam Haroun Eze said.
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