Tor Tiv hails FG over Akume, Tarkaa university

The paramount traditional ruler of Tiv people, Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of a Tiv son Senator George Akume as a minister in his cabinet.

Ayatse also hailed the Federal Government for the immortalization of late Joseph Tarkaa by renaming the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi after him.

The royal father’s remarks were contained in a statement issued by his media assistant, Freddie Adambgbe, at the end of the Tiv Traditional Council meeting presided over by the Tor Tiv who is also its Chairman.

“The Council expressed its anticipation that the President would further honour the Tiv nation with more appointments of her sons and daughters in strategic positions in his government,” the statement added.