CAN Urges Gov Bago to Reject Niger Hisbah Bill

The Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger State has urged Governor Mohammed Bago not to assent to the Hisbah Directorates Bill, warning that the proposed law could create division in the state.

The state CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday in Minna, describing the bill as controversial and potentially harmful to unity.

Yohanna, who is also the Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, questioned the economic and social benefits of the proposed law and warned that Christians would not be subject to Hisbah regulations.

He said, “Dear Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, we, the entire Christendom, wish to draw your attention to what could easily create division amongst the people you govern.