PLACE OF WORSHIP REQUIREMENTS

CONDITIONS FOR LICENSING OF PUBLIC PLACES OF WORSHIP

  • Must have an ordained minister/spiritual head.
  • The Place of Worship must be domiciled on a permanent site.
  • It must be built of concrete wall with relevant facilities in place.
  • Must be adequately ventilated with fans and air-conditioners.
  • The Place of Worship must be sited in a clean environment.
  • Must have water closet (convenience).
  • Must have fire extinguishing devices.
  • Must possess safe for storing statutory marriage certificates and other valuables.
  • Must have an alternative source of energy (Generator or Solar) and
  • Must have public address system.

Place of Worship License:

All Places of Worship which intend to be Licensed must complete the following:

  • Identity Card of Place of Worship Representative.
  • Certificate of Occupancy.
  • Certificate of Incorporation.
  • First 5 pages and the last page of Place of Worship Constitution.
  • Ordination Certificate of Minister.
  • Photographs of the Interior and Exterior Views of the Place of Worship. *Two Copies Each*
  • Minister’s Identification.
  • Passport Photographs of Minister.
  • Power of Attorney.

 *All these documents should be uploaded