By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
The Tiv Area Traditional Council, TATC, the highest decision making body of the Tiv Nation on Thursday conferred on Eminent Nigerians including, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Governors among others with Honorific Chieftaincy Tittles.
The Chairman, Benue Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Prof. James Ayatse, Tor Tiv the 5th performed the ceremony during the official commissioning of the ultra modern palace of the Tor Tiv in Gboko, Benue State.
Prof. Ayatse pointed out that the honour was as a result of the immense contributions of the honourees to the growth of the Tiv Nation.
The Paramount Ruler who congratulated the Chieftaincy Tittle Holders, described them as the Ambassadors of the Tiv Nation. He maintained that the honour calls for more service.
Prof. Ayatse lauded Benue State Government for uplifting the palaces of the Traditional Rulers in Benue, the development he said would enable them discharge their duties more efficiently.
Responding on behalf of the honourees, the Chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Alh. Aminu Tambuwa appreciated the Tiv Area Traditional Council for the honour.
The Governor pledged on behalf of the honourees that they would be good Ambassadors as well as build bridges for the growth of the Tiv Nation.
Those who received the titles include; Governors, Aminu Tambuwa of Sokoto as the Friend of the Tiv Nation, Nyisom Wike of Rivers as the Eagle of the Tiv Nation, Efianyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu as the Good Neighbor of the Tiv Nation and Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa as Peace Builder respectively.
Others are; Speaker, House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila as Helper of the Tiv Nation, Former Provost, College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Prof. Shima Gyoh as Healing Bam of the Tiv Nation and Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, as Great Companion of the Tiv Nation.
