Samuel Sanusi, the General Secretary/CEO of Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has disclosed that the 60th anniversary with the theme Celebrating Impact and Building a Legacy of Hope, scheduled for Monday February 2, 2026, will feature the exhibition of two different handwritten Bibles.
According to him, the exhibition will also include Bibles written in various Nigerian languages, and the Legacy Bible that weighs about 15.4 kg, and it’s in five languages
The BSN was founded on February 8, 1966, through the pioneering efforts of the late Francis Ezeogo Akanu Ibiam, the first indigenous Governor of the defunct Eastern Region in Nigeria.
According to Sanusi, BSN has produced a 13-episode documentary of its activities in the last 60 years, which will be shown on DOVE TV.
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Sanusi also disclosed that Poju Oyemade, the Senior Pastor of The Covenant Nations, will be the guest speaker for the Founder’s Day, while the celebration will wrap up with a thanksgiving service at The Covenant Nations on Sunday, February 8.
He also disclosed that a book commemorating its 60 years of Bible work in Nigeria titled: Six Decades of Impact, Transmitting the WORD, Transforming Lives, will also be presented to the public as part of activities marking the anniversary.
Patrick Ohakawa, manager administration and manager, anniversary planning committee, said the 60th anniversary celebration is a significant milestone to the BSN. “60 years of service to God, is worth celebrating. These 60 years is not about longevity; it is celebration of faith, resilience service and sacrifice.”
Other events slated for the celebration are a Bible walk from National Stadium, Surulere to Obanikoro on February 3 partners’ dinner on February 4, as well as the dedication of the second studio for the Deaf Bible Translation Project located at Ibadan, Oyo State.
The CEOs conference, planned to coincide with the anniversary programme, will be held on February 5, while February 6 has been slated for the society’s Founder’s Day lecture and awards to be chaired by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
