Tiv Day: Impunity, Not Diversity, is threat to Nigeria, Says Atiku 

Chuks Okocha in Abuja

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has stressed that the threat to our nation is impunity and not our diversity.

Atiku, who is also the Zege Mule U Tiv made the observation in a goodwill message to the Tiv Nation on the occasion of the Tiv Cultural Day 2025.

Speaking against the backdrop of incessant attacks and killings in the region, Atiku noted that criminal elements must never be allowed to define relations between communities that have shared centuries of neighbourliness and mutual respect, adding “Our diversity is not a threat; impunity is.”

He restated his condemnation of these atrocities and called for decisive and sustained action to restore security to the region and rebuild trust.

The former Vice President extends warmest facilitations to the Tiv Nation on the occasion of the Tiv Day 2025, urging for their continued commitment to unity, peace, and resilience. 

“I stand firmly in solidarity with His Royal Majesty, the Tor Tiv, Professor James Iorzua Ayatse, esteemed members of the Tiv Area Traditional Council, and distinguished sons and daughters of the Tiv Nation on this auspicious occasion,” Atiku said.

As Zege Mule U Tiv , he joins the Tiv Nation in celebrating a heritage that is defined by courage, dignity, industry, and an unbroken commitment to justice and communal harmony.

He noted that the Tiv people occupy a distinguished place in Nigeria’s cultural and historical sphere.

“Your agricultural ingenuity, intellectual contributions, and leadership in national affairs continue to enrich our collective progress. Tiv Day is, therefore, not merely a cultural observance; it is a reaffirmation of identity and a renewal of the values that have shaped generations of Tiv sons and daughters.

He urged their continued commitment to unity, peace, and resilience while saluting the Tor Tiv for his steadfast leadership and unwavering devotion to harmony and cultural preservation.