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The Bible Society of Nigeria

Hearing God’s Word through Hands: Transforming Lives through the Nigerian Sign Language Bible

Testimonies of Transformation
One such story of transformation comes from Mr. Paul, a member of the Christian Mission for the Deaf Church in Ibadan, Oyo State. Using the NSL Bible, Mr. Paul surrendered his life to Christ and has since dedicated himself to teaching other Deaf individuals about the Word of God. He joyfully shares, “Now I even organise NSL Bible quizzes for my local assembly. Hallelujah!”

Our Partners and Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to the American Bible Society, DOOR International, and The SEED Company for their unwavering support. Their contributions have been invaluable in bringing God’s Word to the Deaf in Nigeria.
Challenges on the Journey
While the achievements have been inspiring, the journey has not been without its challenges. Unlike spoken languages, sign language is a visual language. This makes translation a longer and more complex process, requiring meticulous attention to detail to ensure that the message of the Bible is accurately conveyed. As a result, the translation process takes significantly longer than traditional Bible translation projects.

Moreover, there is a need for more hands on deck. With a limited number of translators, the timeline to complete the full Bible could stretch for years. Engaging more translators and specialists would drastically reduce this timeline, potentially allowing the Deaf community to have their full Bible in less than 20 years.

The project also faces technological challenges. The cost of memory cards and the format used to distribute the translations is rising due to the current economic climate in Nigeria. Furthermore, the team needs updated and sophisticated equipment to keep pace with the demands of modern translation work, including reliable power supply to ensure that the project can move forward without interruption.

A Vision of Hope for the Deaf Community
Despite these challenges, the future remains bright for the Nigerian Sign Language Bible Translation Project. With continued support from partners like the American Bible Society, DOOR International, and The SEED Company, the dream of providing the Deaf in Nigeria with a complete Bible in their heart language is well within reach.
To partner with The Bible Society of Nigeria to make the Bible available to the Deaf in our midst,  kindly call our Assistant General Secretary, Publishing, Pastor Olugbenga Oludaisi on 08159094106 or 08033672696, or email: oludaisi@biblesociety-nigeria.org. You can visit the NSL – Deaf Translation Centre Ibadan. God bless you.
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