BSN champions inclusivity and moral development through scripture-based competition
By HeapNews
The Federal Government College (Senior), Lagos, has emerged winner of the 2025 Bible Quiz Competition for the Visually Impaired, organised by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN).
The event, held at the Salvation Army School, Onipanu, featured five schools across the state, including Federal Government College (Junior), Bethesda School for the Blind, King’s College (Junior), and Pacelli School for the Blind.
After a keenly contested exercise, Federal Government College (Senior) clinched the top spot with 80 points, while Bethesda School for the Blind and King’s College (Junior) came second and third with 70 and 55 points respectively.
In his welcome address, the General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of BSN, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, represented by Mr. Lucky Ogwu, Church and Public Relations Manager, said the competition was part of efforts to promote moral growth and Bible knowledge among young people.
“The Bible Society of Nigeria exists to make the Word of God available and affordable in languages and formats that every Nigerian can understand,” Sanusi said.
“Beyond providing the Bible, we engage people through programmes like this to help them interact with the Word and live transformed lives.”
Sanusi reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to inclusivity, noting that the BSN had translated the Bible into 27 Nigerian languages and was currently working on sign language and Braille versions to serve deaf and visually impaired communities.
The Chairman of the occasion, Mr. John Yekini, a retired educator and former Vice Principal of the Pacelli School for the Blind, encouraged participants not to view disability as a barrier but as an opportunity for divine strength and excellence.
“There is nothing impossible for God to do. If He could make me succeed despite my visual impairment, He can do even greater things through you,” Yekini said.
He lauded the BSN and the Salvation Army for sustaining programmes that “inspire hope and nurture talent among young people.”
At the end of the competition, winners received ₦50,000 each, along with plaques, white canes, and school bags, while the second and third positions went home with ₦35,000 and ₦25,000 respectively, in addition to plaques and other gifts.
The Bible Quiz, an annual initiative of the BSN, continues to serve as a platform for promoting inclusivity, teamwork, and faith-based learning among students with diverse abilities.