BSN budgets over N1b for Bible translation, other initiatives in 2027

L-R; Samuel Sanusi, the general secretary, BSN, and Poju Oyemade, senior pastor, The Covenant Nations, during the 17th Founder’s Day and 60th anniversary of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), held in Lagos on Friday February 6, 2026.

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) says it plans to spend N1,070,302,800 for Bible translation and some impact-driven programmes across Nigeria in 2027.

The BSN, in a statement signed by Benjamin Mordi, Manager Media, BSN, the spending represents a 14 percent increase from the N943,020,600 budgeted in 2026.

According to him, the budget reflects BSB’s commitment to make the Holy Bible available and affordable to Nigerians and to ensure meaningful engagement with the Scriptures for life transformation.

He disclosed that out of the projected expenditure, the sum of N216.6 million will be spent on ongoing Bible translation projects, which are at various stages of completion.

The BSN is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian organisation committed to making the Holy Bible available and affordable to Nigerians in their preferred languages and formats; helping Nigerians interact with the Bible through life transformative programmes.

“One of these projects is Nigerian Sign Language Bible for the deaf community, for which the sum of N54.2 million has been earmarked. Except for the Sign Language Bible translation, it costs a minimum of N150 million to complete any language Bible translation project if completed within eight years.”

According to him, BSN plans to spend N162.1 million on implementing one of its intervention programmes tagged, the Macedonian Call, which focuses on distributing Bibles and relief materials, including foodstuffs, clothing, bedding, and educational packs, to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and slum areas across the country.

“Our deep passion for the spiritual and social transformation of the people that we serve drives our commitment to making the Word of God available and affordable, despite the harsh operating environment,” Samuel Sanusi, General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, BSN, stated.

So far, in the first quarter of this year, the organisation has spent N102 million in pursuance of its mission to make the Bible available to Nigerians in their preferred languages and formats and organising programmes that engage people with the Scriptures.

“As a responsible corporate organisation, we invest heavily in these initiatives to contribute to the spiritual growth, development, and holistic welfare of the Nigerian people,” Sanusi stated.

Seyi John Salau

Seyi John Salau is a BusinessDay Correspondent with interest in development journalism, which tells stories that connect the people, brands, and the government. SeyiJohn is also a media professional with BSc, Mass Communition (ACU); Masters of School Media (MSM, Ibadan) & MSc, Mass Communication (Caleb).