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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES PROMOTE THE HAUSA LANGUAGE WITH NEW TRANSLATION OFFICE.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Promote the Hausa Language with New Translation Office.
June 15, 2024
By Warefa Pereke.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have remote translation offices scattered across the globe, which play a vital role in their mission to spread the Bible’s message in various languages. These offices are responsible for translating Bible-based literature, such as The Watchtower and Awake! magazines, into numerous languages.
The offices also undertake Language coordination projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all translations.
They adapt translations to suit local cultures, making the message more relatable and accessible.
Some remote translation offices (RTO) are located in:
– United States (New York, Florida, California)
– Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy)
– Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana)
– Asia (Japan, China, India, Philippines)
– Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
– Australia (Sydney, Melbourne)
These offices enable Jehovah’s Witnesses to reach people worldwide in their native languages, facilitating a deeper understanding of the Bible’s message.
The Hausa language in Nigeria is not left out. On June 15, 2024, Jehovah’s witnesses inaugurated a new office building dedicated to Hausa translation in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria
The purpose of the facility is to overcome language barriers by providing people with educational and Bible-based publications in Hausa, that will benefit an estimated 45 million speakers of Hausa in Jos, Plateau state.
The Hausa people are the largest ethnic group in Nigeria. They are mostly settled in the Northern part of the country. Of the more than 8,800,000 Jehovah’s witnesses around the world, more than 400,000 reside in Nigeria.
Since 1932, the difficult work of Hausa translation has been carried out by an accomplished group of local volunteers – mostly all native speakers – to ensure the highest quality translation possible.
A local spokesman for Jehovah’s witnesses, Paul Alozie said: “This initiative of translating free publications benefits the entire area because it allows for information to be available in Hausa.
He went further saying that this initiative contributes to the development and education of the approximately 45 million Hausa speakers in Nigeria, as well as aiding in the preservation of the language. Jehovah’s witnesses, he sàid, are excited about this linguistical contribution to society.
It is interesting to know that, unlike the automatic translation software, the translators take into consideration all the nuanced aspects of the culture to achieve a clear and natural translation.
While speaking to newsmen, Paul Alozie, the local spokesman to Jehovah’s witnesses, said: “This new translation facility will allow for greater collaboration and provide translators with the resources they needed in a centralised location.
An investigation into their activities showed that the new 5,190 square-meters facility is expected to accommodate 12 translators, beside others.
So far, the team has completed the translation of hundreds of printed books, brochures, and audio publications in addition to digital and video publications that can be downloaded, free of charge, from the Jehovah’s witnesses ‘ official website, jw.org.
For practical Bible-based content in over 1,070 languages, please visit jw.org for more information.
By: Divine Perezide
The forthcoming Ijaw Media Conference 2025 received a strong boost with the nod of the Bolowei of Niger Delta, High Chief Tunde Smooth, last Tuesday, to serve as Father of the Day at the high-powered media dialogue.
IduwiniVoice can report that this is the second edition in the annual event organised by the appex Ijaw Flagship Publishers Organisation, Ijaw Publishers Forum is christined “Safeguarding Niger Delta’s Natural Resources for Future Generations.”
Speaking during the fruitful meeting with the great Niger Delta leader, the Chairman of the Central Working Committee, Pastor Akemotubo explained that the theme of this year’s edition hints at a call to action over the growing concern regarding the pressure exerted on the region’s land and water resources.
He stated that the forum aims to deepen public discourse, encourage fair and responsible reporting, and call on regional leaders to preserve the region’s heritage.
He observed that High Chief Smooth’s longstanding contribution to cultural advancement and his steady involvement in regional affairs made him well suited for the honour.
Chief Smooth happed on the need for cooperation among community groups, professional bodies and traditional institutions.
He praised the Forum for its efforts to use media as a veritable tool for protecting the interests of the larger Niger Delta and Ijaw nation in particular, assuring them of his total support towards the conference.
He used the medium to appealed to other stakeholders across not just the Ijaw nation but across the Niger Delta to join in initiatives that safeguard the environment and strengthen the region’s future.
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EREKEDOUMENE JONATHAN YANGABOY BAGS THE REVERED IBEKOREWEI TITLE AT THE GRAND IDUWINI KINGDOM’S 2025 BINIKAMAI FESTIVAL
By: Derick Tama
Amatu-1, Grand Iduwini Kingdom, Ekeremor LGA of Bayelsa State – November 23, 2025. The very Ancient Grand Iduwini Kingdom of the Tobokirigha people, witnessed a historic and colourful moment during the 2025 BINIKAMAI FESTIVAL as Yangaboy Erekedoumene Jonathan was formerly conferred with a Cabinet Chieftaincy title, the revered “IBEKOREWEI OF GRAND IDUWINI KINGDOM” by His Imperial Majesty, Pere Joel Ekeni Ibani JP, Ogiobo-IX, (Ogonogbolo-Kirigbolo, Bolou Igbe-Tu Igbe, Gbarara-Gbururu, Opogolo-Opogolo Keme, the Paramount Ruler and Spiritual Custodian of the Tobokirigha stool), the revered Pere of Grand Iduwini Kingdom. The festival, held from Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd of November 2025 in Amatu-1 – the ancestral and spiritual root of the (Tobokirigha people) very Ancient Grand Iduwini Kingdom – drew traditional leaders, chiefs, community leaders, and other dignitaries from across Ijaw land.
The Pere admonished Erekedoumene who’s father, the late Amadiwei of Odimodi Community, His Highness, High Chief Yangaboy Okubonananabokefie Angalabiri was the last person to hold the exalted title that, the Ibekorewei title symbolises the unifyer, cultural Preserver, and spiritual steward of Iduwini people, which carries very deep cultural, political, and spiritual responsibilities. He noted that it entrusts him with the sacred duty of safeguarding the heritage, values, unity, and collective wellbeing of all Iduwini people (who were initially known as Tobokirigha people at the beginning of time), for generations to come.
Expressing profound gratitude, High Chief Erekedoumene Jonathan Yangaboy extended appreciations to His Imperial Majesty, Ogiobo-IX, the Pere and Finite ruler of Grand Iduwini Kingdom; the Grand Iduwini Chiefs in Council; and the entire citizenry of the kingdom for the honour. He also acknowledged the Odimodi community; the family of his late father, His Highness, High Chief Yangaboy Okubonananabokefie Angalabiri; the Gbolobonoghan family of Ayakoromor; and High Chief Simion Elex Pukon, the Bebefiewei of the Grand Iduwini Kingdom.
Yangaboy further appreciated his wife, Mrs. Mirabel Onoride Yangaboy; Mr. Roland Isereke; Pastor Akposafagha Seimo; Comrade Seiyefa Ekpemupolo; Comrade Emmanuel Gesikeme Akpule; the Tech/Operations Department of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited; and friends and colleagues whose goodwill and support strengthened him throughout the process.
He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to service of the Kingdom, stating, “Thank you for standing with me. Blessed be the Grand Iduwini Kingdom.”
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“A Leader with the People at Heart”: INC Western Zonal Spokesman, Massah Extols Pondi on Birth Anniversary
By: Divine Perezide
Hon. Godwin Massah, the spokesman of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Western Zone, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the Rt. Hon. Dr. Julius Gbabozor Pondi (Ph.D), Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
This was communicated in his congratulatory message shared with IduwiniVoicenews desk. Hon. Massah, who was former Aide to the Delta State Governor, described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service delivery and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, our Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Massah, who served as a first generation councillor Representing Ngbilebiri-I in the Burutu Legislative House wished Pondi, would later lead the Burutu House, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.