Professor James Ayatse yesterday, advised his subjects against
high bride price, lamenting that the practice was hindering young people from
settling down. He gave the advice in a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr. Freddie
Adamgbe, in Makurdi.
According to the statement, the monarch spoke against the
practice at a reception organised in his honour by his kinsmen, the Shangev-Ya
Development Association in Kwande Local Government Area.
Ayatse said that the Tiv Area Traditional Council will soon
partner the Church and relevant stakeholders to cut down the exorbitant bride
price in the land. He also said that the council will make a law to prevent
people from lavishing money for burial ceremonies.
He further said that only cultural values of economic and
social benefit to the people will be promoted, while those with retrogressive
tendencies will be discouraged. He challenged preachers of the gospel to
intensify the spread of the Word of God in Tiv nation. The Tor Tiv also
cautioned youths against disrespecting elders and perpetrating violence in Tiv
land and called for the cooperation and understanding of all and sundry. He
gave an assurance that the multifaceted challenges confronting Tiv nation will
be properly addressed during his tenure.
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