BSN Begins Process Of Translating Bible Into Eleme Language

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) says it has begun the process of translating the Bible into the Eleme language.
Chairman of the Rivers/Bayelsa Area of the society, Mr Omoni Ayo-Tamuno, who disclosed this at the 2019 life member’s Conference/Fundraising of the society in Port Harcourt, also said the society has completed the translation of the Bible into the Okrika and Kalabari, languages.
He said the completed Kalabari and Okrika languages Bible has brought completed translated languages to 26 in Nigeria, adding that by this singular text, the BSN has successfully preserved the Kalabari and Okrika languages in an organized permanent form.
Ayo-Tamuno also expressed the hope that the translation into the Ogbia and Epie languages in Bayelsa State will be completed soon.
Meanwhile, the society says it is sourcing for funds to build a Bible house in Port Harcourt. Ayo-Tamuno said the area presently sources for Bibles and other materials at the BSN office at Aba in Abia State.
“Also, we are housed in a mini one bed-room apartment at No 2, Abobiri Street, off Harbour Road, opposite the defunit government printing press”, he said.
The area Chairman said the society is also targeting to increase its yearly Bible distribution programme in the zone, while further sourcing for the sum of N300, 000 for the forthcoming National Board meeting of the society.
Also speaking on the theme: “The Lord is King, and He rules the nation” the Bishop, Methodist Church of Nigeria Diocese of D/Line, Port Harcourt, Rt Rev. Eltim U. Ekong, tasked the society to ensure that it works go far into the minds of the people especially the youths.
The Cleric also called on churches and corporate bodies to assist the BSN in the distribution of the Bibles.