The Bible Society of Nigeria has revealed that it has translated the Bible into 20 different languages as well as for the deaf and blind.
They Further called on the Nigerian Government to make deliberate effort to ensure that more languages are preserved and translated also, especially in schools.
The BSN General Secretary, Dr Dare Ajiboye, said this was one of the proven ways to preserve the identities of the Nigerian people.
Ajiboye said,
“The society has translated the full Bible into more than 20 Nigerian Languages plus Braille Bible for those who have visual disability and Nigerian Sign Language Bible for the deaf.”
He noted that through translating the Bible into Nigerian languages, the society had helped to preserve various Nigerian languages and culture.
