BSN, Christians set to celebrate National Bible Day
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) and the Christian community are set to celebrate the National Bible Day on May 5. The day, which has been set aside to celebrate
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) and the Christian community are set to celebrate the National Bible Day on May 5. The day, which has been set aside to celebrate the gift of the Bible, is to enable Nigerians to reflect on, share, and imbibe the values prescribed by the Holy Bible.
Speaking ahead of the event, the General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of The Bible Society of Nigeria, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, in a statement released recently by Manager, Media & PR, BSN, Benjamin Mordi, said that “The Bible is the compass to abundant life and prosperity and the neglect of it is the neglect of peace.”
According to him, National Bible Day is a wonderful occasion to reaffirm our commitment to biblical values and to encourage everyone to experience the life-changing power of the Word of God, adding that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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Sanusi expressed joy that BSN is privileged to be part of the great company that is making the Bible available and affordable for all.
“The Bible Society of Nigeria invites everyone to participate in the celebration on May 5, through studying, meditating, reflecting on and living by the standards of the Word of God. National Bible Day is celebrated annually across Nigeria by churches, schools, and other Christian organisations. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of the Bible and encourage its study and application in our daily lives”, he said.
He explained that the Bible Society of Nigeria is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian organisation committed to translating the Bible into Nigerian languages, as well as publishing and distributing the scriptures. The organisation also raises funds for its work and runs programmes aimed at helping people engage with the Word of God for personal transformation.
According to him, the full Bible has so far been translated into 27 Nigerian languages, while translation and revision projects are ongoing in nine others at different stages. He added that completing a single Bible translation project over an eight-year period costs the organisation at least ₦150 million.
