The Paramount Ruler of the Tiv Nation, James Ayatse, Tor-Tiv the 5th, and his Council of Chiefs, are holding a crucial meeting with Prominent Tiv sons and daughters at the Tor Tiv Palace, in Gboko local government area of Benue State,
Prominent on the list of attendees is the State Governor Hyacinth Alia,
Also in attendance are former Governors,Samuel Ortom and Gabriel Suswam, former Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa, Senators,members of house representatives and other distinguished personalities from the Tiv speaking areas.

The meeting is at the instance of the Tiv Area Traditional Council, with all traditional rulers present.
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Top on the agenda is the current state of insecurity in Tivland, which comprises of Benue State zone north east and west district.

Also the frosty relationship between political actors and a need for a united Tiv agenda beyond individuals and political divide.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)