The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has called on the federal government to reconsider the abolition of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in schools.
The general secretary/chief executive officer of BSN, Samuel Sanusi, made the call in Lagos on Saturday during a news conference to announce activities for the society’s 60th anniversary on February 8, 2026.
Mr Sanusi said the abolition of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in schools could undermine cultural identity.
“This issue is of concern to the BSN because it has spent six decades making the word of God available and affordable to Nigerians in their preferred languages and formats,” Mr Sanusi said.
On the anniversary celebration, Mr Sanusi said the theme of the event would be “Celebrating Impact and Building a Legacy of Hope.”
According to Mr Sanusi, BSN is a member of the United Bible Societies, a global fellowship of 155 national Bible societies operating in over 200 countries and territories.
He disclosed that BSN was currently working on 11 Bible translations and revision projects at different stages of completion across Nigeria.
The BSN general secretary said the anniversary programme would begin with a Bible exhibition on February 2, 2026, at the Lagos Bible Guest House, Palmgrove, Ilupeju.
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