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The Tiv in
Contemporary Nigeria (Ed) Philip Terdoo Ahire, 1993 (Pages 129)
A publication of
the Tiv Studies Project, launched by the Tiv Senior Staff
Association of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. The main
objectives of the Tiv Studies Project was to document key aspects of
Tiv cultural heritage in order to leave an authoritative reference
sources for generations of Nigerians.
In all 12 study
themes were commissioned. Team leaders were distinguished Tivs
experts and professionals in different fields.
The preface of the
book was written by the Traditional leader of the Tivs, HRH Alfred
Akawe Torkula, (Tor Tiv IV).
Commissioned themes
were in the areas of
- Tiv Origin and
Migration Patterns - Dr. Joe Iyo and Mr. Atoato Igirgi
- Tiv and their
Neighbours - Mr. Iyortange Igoil
- Tiv Politics and
Governments – Dr. Akase P. Sorkaa
- Tiv Social
Organizations – Dr. James Zasha, Dr. Kwaghkondo Agber
- Tiv Language and
Literature– Dr. Tyohzuah Akosu, Mr. Suemo Chia
- Tiv Religion -
Rev. Joshua Yakubu
- Tiv Theater - Dr.
Charles Uji, Dr. Saint Gbilekaa
- Tiv Economy –
Lt. Col. John Gbor, Dr. John Ngusha Orkar
- Tiv Science and
Technology – Professor Solomon Abaa, Lt. Col. P.O. Atuul
- Tiv Medicine -
Professor Iyorwuese Hagher
- Tiv Law and
Justice - Dr. Philip T. Ahire
- Tiv Agriculture
- Mr. Ter-rumun Avav
For more information on the book,
please send a mail to
bookshelf@tivnation.com
(please note, we
have been able to secure the permission of some of the authors to
convert the books/papers into electronic copies. At the moment,
however this is being done, and where permitted, this materials
would be made available for free. Some of the materials are however
available for outright purchase. For more information, however,
please send mail
bookshelf@tivnation.com )
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