Conference wants taxation of mosques, churches

It said also henceforth, hate speeches and sermons meant to create incitement among Nigerians should be criminalise; and those involved prosecuted.The delegates said nobody wishing to convert to any religion of his or her choice should be subjected to any form of victimization whatsoever.But Professor Ambrose Okoli also faulted the committee on religion on the […]

It said also henceforth, hate speeches and sermons meant to create incitement among Nigerians should be criminalise; and those involved prosecuted.
The delegates said nobody wishing to convert to any religion of his or her choice should be subjected to any form of victimization whatsoever.
But Professor Ambrose Okoli also faulted the committee on religion on the issue of where worship centres should be sited.
He said building of worship centres requires regulation to avoid noise pollution because “a man in search of salvation should do it quietly between him and God.”
In his submission, a delegate from South East Chief Dozie Ikedipe said there should be a law prohibiting noise pollution made by churches and mosques.
“Excessive and avoidable noise and music made by churches through mega loud speakers at odd hours disturbing the peace of the society should be criminalized,” he said.
 Based on the recommendation of the committee, the conference resolved that payment of welfare allowances be made by government to men and women. particularly the most vulnerable members of the society.