The government has announced a bold new initiative to compile a comprehensive national database of all religious institutions across the country.
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, said the move aims to capture reliable data on the operations, distribution, and impact of churches, mosques, and other faith-based organizations. Officials noted that many institutions are currently not formally documented, making oversight and planning difficult.
The registry will be digitized, creating a central database for use by government agencies and stakeholders. Thousands of churches, especially in regions like Greater Accra, remain unregistered, highlighting the urgent need for formal documentation.
Government officials said a national database will strengthen accountability, improve regulation, and help track the contributions of religious institutions to social services and national development. While details about the structure, funding, and implementation are still being finalized, authorities stress that the initiative is a key step toward more data-driven governance in the religious sector.
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