By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
The Tiv people of Benue State residing in Sokoto State under the auspices of (MDZOUGH U TIV) have celebrated their cultural day in grand style, attracting commendations from participants, spectators and well wishers.
The epoch making event which took place at the Open Field of Immigration and Command Staff College, Sokoto brought together jubilant participants from across the entire local government areas of Benue state residing in Sokoto to celebrate themselves.
Addressing the gathering in his welcome address, the President of Tiv Community in Sokoto, Comrade Asor Jospeh Kator said he is deeply grateful to God Almighty for bringing all of them together to celebrate and showcase their rich culture and heritage.
“It is my great pleasure and privilege to warmly welcome everyone to this special occasion.
As we celebrate today, let us continue to promote peace, unity, love, and understanding among ourselves and with the wider community in sokoto state
“Today is not only a day of celebration, but also an opportunity for us to remember and promote the values, traditions, language and unity that make the Tiv people unique.
“As we celebrate our culture today, we are also presenting an important opportunity for us to contribute towards the building of MDZOUGH u Tiv Secretariat, Skills Acquisition and Investments Center in Sokoto state”.
Explaining the rationale behind the initiative, the Tiv President said, “this project is intended to provide a strong institutional home for our community, while creating opportunities for skills development, empowerment, entrepreneurship and investments, particularly for our young generation”.
Addressing the gathering, chairman of the occasion, and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8. Division, Major General Paul Kouhna represented by Mr Henry Orsule thanked the Tiv people for uniting themselves under one umbrella.
Maj. Gen. Koughna further appealed to them to always be law abiding, productive and sustain the spirit of brotherliness that binds them together.
Chairman of the Tiv Cultural Day planning committee, Comrade Micheal Agber in his vote of thanks appreciated everybody that contributed in cash and kind towards making the day a huge success.
He further appealed to the Tiv people in Sokoto state to always remain united, contribute towards each other’s progress and welfare.
Dignitaries at the celebration include, the Sarkin Tiv, Sokoto, Chief Martins Terluun Fela (Ter U Tiv), Sokoto, the Tor Kwase U Mdzough U Tiv, Sokoto, Loan Kwase Wandoo Bookwagh, the Tyoor Pusu, Chief Avalumum Amee, the Tyoor Ichongo, Chief Timothy Sawua.
Others include the Sokoto Tiv Community Women Leader/President, Mrs Mson Deborah Akahaan, chairman of Gwer Local Government, Hon. Timothy Terseer Joseph, that of Jechira Local Government, Hon. Chief Fabian Katsina, chairman of Jemgbagh Local Government, Hon. Akpen Moses Terdue and those of Kwande and Sada Local Government as well as their members respectively.
