A bill seeking to create a National Centre for Christian
Education to regulate and set standards for the practice of Christianity in
Nigeria has passed the second reading at the Senate.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Binos Yaroe, representing
Adamawa South Senatorial District.
Yaroe claimed that the centre, when established, would aid
in resolving the country’s “inappropriate practice” of religion, which
according to him, had in the past, led to issues.
Weighing in on the discussion, Senator Istifanus Gyang of
the Plateau North Senatorial District, argued that improperly practised
religion has fostered radicalism.
Gyang noted that religion could be a source of strength and
national solidarity if followed properly, adding that the bill when established
will create a curriculum for Christian education.
Senator Abba Moro, who also spoke, said the bill was ‘apt’
given that some youngsters had been duped by radical religious figures.
Moro maintained that the misinterpretation of the Quran and
the Bible was a contributing factor to some of the nation’s problems.
Presiding over the debate, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, put
the bill to a voice vote and it passed Second Reading, which was later referred
to the Committee on Education for additional legislative input.
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There' are better things to do for Nigeria.,I don't thing this is necessary,,We have the Bible as standard to guide us.
ReplyDeleteThese senators how far have they been in reading and researching about the Bible??? Let them start preaching first so that we can know and agreed that they have knowledge about the Bible. Before they can start telling people how they will practice the religion
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