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The Bauchi State Government is set to tax all religious organizations.
PUNCH reports that Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Community Relations, Baba Madugu, said data of all churches and mosques is being gathered.
“The ministry intends to embark on the registration of worship places and taxing beneficiary organisations who benefit from the services of the government. It also intends to undertake the survey of all places of worships (mosques and churches) throughout the state, including their addresses and contacts for security and political reasons.
''The ministry intends to solicit the centralisation of all religious activities so as to achieve maximum service deliver,” he said.
PUNCH reports that Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Community Relations, Baba Madugu, said data of all churches and mosques is being gathered.
“The ministry intends to embark on the registration of worship places and taxing beneficiary organisations who benefit from the services of the government. It also intends to undertake the survey of all places of worships (mosques and churches) throughout the state, including their addresses and contacts for security and political reasons.
''The ministry intends to solicit the centralisation of all religious activities so as to achieve maximum service deliver,” he said.
