By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
Authorities of the Federal University of Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, have banned Sunday worship services among Christian churches and fellowships on campus.
Stonix News reports that President Muhammadu Buhari hails from Katsina State which has been embroiled in ferocious attacks from bandits and terrorists with both human, animal and property casualties in their wake.
The ban was made known in an internal memo dated February 8, 2022, signed by the Director of Security Services, CSP Abdu Salisu, and sighted online by Stonix News.
The memo depicted Sundays as “General Day,” and, therefore, embargoed church services among Christian fellowships on the campus the said days.
Salisu said church services have been slated by the school authorities for Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour between 6:00p.m and 7:00p.m with no reason projected for the decision.
The statement, which copies were made available to all campus fellowships, warned the Christian gatherings to adhere strictly to the new days of Church services.
Stonix News reports that the institution being a federal institution is expected to uphold the spirit and tenet of the secularity of the Nigerian state as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Below is the content of the memo:
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSIN MA KATSINA STATE P.M.B. 5001 DIRECTORATE OF SECURITY SERVICES
FROM: Director Security Services
REF: FUDMA/NONCO031/VOL051
INTERNAL MEMO
TO: See Distribution
DATE: 8 February, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVED TIMETABLE FOR CHURCH SERVICES ON THE CAMPUS:
I am directed to write and remind you of the approved Time Table for Church Services on the University Campus.
As you are aware, Church services are allowed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1800 hours to 1900 hours.
Sunday is, on the other hand, a general day. You are, therefore, requested to adhere strictly to
the timing on the approved days.
2. Above is for compliance, please
Distribution
The University Chaplain
Roman Catholic Group
Christ Embassy group
Deeper Life Group
NIFES
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Vice Chancellor
DVC Admin
Registrar
Dean Students Affairs
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All It Officers
All Supervisors
CSP Abdul T. Safivu (nd)
Director Security Services
The internet memo
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