Gov. Agbu Kefas

Category: Education

  • Gov. Agbu Kefas visits TSU, appeals to ASUU to suspend strike, assures lecturers that demands will be addressed

    Gov. Agbu Kefas visits TSU, appeals to ASUU to suspend strike, assures lecturers that demands will be addressed

    Taraba State Governor, His Excellency Dr Agbu Kefas, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, visited Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, to intervene in the ongoing strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), appealing to the lecturers to suspend the industrial action.
    During the visit, Governor Kefas assured the striking lecturers that his administration was ready to address their demands, including the payment of outstanding allowances.
    The Governor expressed concern over the timing of the strike, which commenced in the middle of examinations, describing the development as unnecessary in view of his administration’s efforts to address the needs of the lecturers and the institution.
    To resolve the dispute, Dr Kefas disclosed that the state government had constituted a committee to examine the lecturers’ demands and review the existing salary and allowance structure.
    He said the government was prepared to implement a uniform salary and allowance system in line with prevailing practices in other institutions.
    Beyond the industrial dispute, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening security at the university to ensure a safe and conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.
    Dr Kefas also reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning tertiary institutions across Taraba State through international partnerships, particularly in science and technology.
    According to him, collaboration with foreign institutions would create opportunities for knowledge exchange, research development and the adoption of modern technologies to improve the quality of education in the state.
  • Gov. Agbu Kefas attends TSU convocation, reaffirms reduced tuition fees

    Gov. Agbu Kefas attends TSU convocation, reaffirms reduced tuition fees

    Governor Agbu Kefas attended the combined convocation ceremony of Taraba State University, Jalingo.

    The ceremony, held at the University’s convocation ground, was attended by top government functionaries, academics, traditional rulers, parents, graduands, and other dignitaries from within and outside Taraba State.

    When the administration came on board in 2023, Taraba State University was plagued by numerous challenges. Those problems were confronted head-on and decisive steps were taken to reposition the institution. Today the state is proud of the significant progress and development recorded therein.

    Tuition fees were reduced because university education should not be an exclusive privilege of the wealthy, but must be accessible to all qualified students.

    The Governor congratulated the graduating students and the academic staff, led by the Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako, for their achievements, sacrifices, perseverance, and discipline.



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  • Gov. Agbu Kefas hosts STEAM Summer Team 2026, restructures education sector

    Gov. Agbu Kefas hosts STEAM Summer Team 2026, restructures education sector

    Governor Agbu Kefas hosted the STEAM Summer Team 2026, which for four weeks engaged children and young people from across Taraba in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics on the Mambilla Plateau.

    He hosted the team at the Exco Chamber, TY Danjuma House, Jalingo, where he received a briefing on their activities and remarkable achievements.

    Investing in young people through productive, educational, and skills-development programmes remains a top priority for the administration.

    The Governor assured the team of the state’s partnership to make this a yearly programme and to expand it to all three senatorial zones of Taraba.

    To further drive this vision, the administration has restructured the education sector by creating three ministries from the former Ministry of Education. This will help the state better meet the learning needs of its children and youth.



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  • Gov. Agbu Kefas directs contractors to renovate Jalingo secondary schools

    Gov. Agbu Kefas directs contractors to renovate Jalingo secondary schools

    Governor Agbu Kefas embarked on an inspection tour of public secondary schools in Jalingo, as part of efforts to improve educational infrastructure across the state.

    During his on-site assessment of the Government Science Secondary School in Jalingo, he directed contractors to embark on the renovation and upgrade of critical facilities within the school, including the repair of classrooms, fencing of the school environment, construction of toilets, establishment of security outposts, provision of water sources, hostels, staff quarters, and laboratory facilities.

    He also visited the Government Comprehensive Secondary School in Jalingo.

    The administration is committed to strengthening infrastructure and improving the standard of public education in Taraba State.



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