The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has donated 85 copies of assorted theological books valued at over ₦2m to the Baptist College of Theology, Agbowa, Ikorodu, Lagos, as part of efforts to support theological education.

The materials donated included scholarly editions such as copies of the Greek New Testament, Greek English Dictionary, English Bible Atlas, Commentary on the Greek New Testament, and Synopsis of the Four Gospels, among others.

Speaking at the event, the General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of BSN, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, said the donation is in line with the society’s mandate of Bible translation, publishing, distribution, and scriptural engagement.

“We want people to engage with the Scriptures. And now we have come to this seminary where pastors are being trained and equipped for the ministry,” Sanusi said.

He disclosed that BSN partners with the German Bible Society to equip seminaries with theological resource materials, noting that many institutions struggle to stock their libraries due to the high costs of the books.

“Some of the materials we brought here are very expensive, and if you go to some seminaries, their libraries are empty. So how do we equip these upcoming ministers to be grounded in the Word? That is why we partner with the German Bible Society,” he added.

The Principal Assistant Registrar of the Baptist College of Theology, Rev. Ezekiel Ojo, expressed appreciation to BSN, saying the donation would enhance the quality of training at the institution.

“It is going to add value to our training and increase the volume of quality resources in our library that our students and faculty members will make use of,” Ojo said.

Also speaking, the college librarian, Mrs. Omodele Owolabi, said the Bible remained central to theological education, noting that the donated materials would support students studying Hebrew and other biblical languages.

“They study Hebrew from the 200 level to the final year. These materials will be very useful because not every student can afford to buy them,” she added.