Thousands of Tiv sons and daughters in Nasarawa State converged on the palace of the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Mohammed Bage (Rtd), on Sunday in a historic demonstration of solidarity. The community, led by the Ter Tiv II, Barrister Chief Geoffrey Iorvaa, expressed renewed commitment to peace, unity, and inclusive development across the state.

The event marked a strategic engagement between the Tiv leadership and the Nasarawa State Traditional Council of Chiefs, aiming to strengthen inter-communal relations and socio-economic development initiatives. The delegation included the President of the Tiv Development Association (TIDA), Comrade Simeon Apusu, and other prominent stakeholders.

Supporters flooded major routes leading to the Emir’s palace, creating heavy human and vehicular traffic within Lafia metropolis. Participants described the gathering as “a fresh breath” and “a renewed pathway toward the advancement of the Tiv people.”

Barrister Iorvaa urged Tiv sons and daughters to remain united and steadfast, emphasizing that dialogue and collaboration are critical for collective progress.

Emir Bage commended the visit, noting: “Unity and dialogue among our people are critical to achieving lasting peace and development in the state.”

The gathering is widely regarded as a milestone in Tiv–traditional institution relations, with optimism that it signals a new era of cooperation and communal harmony.
By Abel Zwanke, Lafia