The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has successfully completed the production of a handwritten Bible under its Write and Build for Our God (WABFOG) Project and has commenced the distribution of copies to eligible beneficiaries.

The WABFOG Project was conceived as a fundraising initiative to support the construction of the Bible House. The project was designed to enhance The Society’s accessibility to the public, increase its visibility, and further promote the translation, production, and distribution of Holy Scriptures. It was also done to recreate the sacred experience of the ancient scribes who painstakingly copied the Scriptures into scrolls and other materials before the invention of the printing press.

Christians from various denominations and walks of life participated in the project by writing one or more verses of the Bible. The Apostolic Church Nigeria, under the leadership of the late Pastor S. E. Awojide, completed the entire Book of Ephesians, making it the only denomination to handwrite a complete book of the Bible.

To qualify for a copy of the Handwritten Bible, participants were required to make a minimum donation of ₦150,000 to support the project and write a verse of the Bible. While some wrote their favourite Bible verses, others selected verses of personal significance.

Speaking on the distribution of the Bible, the General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of BSN, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, explained that The Society decided to fulfil its promise to participants by distributing the copies despite the high production costs involved. He noted that honouring this commitment was essential to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the organisation. Pastor Sanusi expressed profound appreciation to all those who contributed financially and participated in writing Bible verses for the WABFOG Project.

One of the beneficiaries, Prof. Ibiyemi Mojola, expressed gratitude to BSN for presenting her with a copy of the Handwritten Bible. Receiving the Bible, she remarked, “This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes. This is an invaluable gift, and I am deeply grateful for it.”

She prayed for the success of all the projects of BSN and proudly placed the Bible in a special place provided for it in her living room.

Another recipient, Mr. Bolarinwa Johnson, commended BSN for keeping its promise to distribute the Bible to participants.

Mr. Bolarinwa said, “I remember that this initiative was launched several years ago to raise funds for the construction of the Bible House. It is gratifying to see the vision become reality. This is a remarkable and painstaking innovation, bringing together the handwriting of numerous individuals in a single Bible.”

He also prayed for the Board and Management of BSN.

The Handwritten Bible, with a black cover page, has 3,083 pages and weighs 2 kilogrammes, making it a unique and historic work of faith.