Governor Kefas Visits TSU; Maintains ‘No Work, No Pay’ Stance Amid ASUU Standoff

Governor Agbou Agbu Kefas of Taraba State visited the Taraba State University (TSU) on Thursday, March 12, 2026, amid an escalating standoff between the state government and the local chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The Governor’s visit comes on the heels of a stern warning to the striking lecturers that the state will strictly enforce a “no work, no pay” policy. Governor Kefas has characterized the ongoing industrial action as a "sabotage" of his administration’s efforts to reposition the education sector. The Governor reiterated that if the lecturers persist in the strike, the state government is prepared to proceed with the direct recruitment of new academic staff to ensure that students do not remain idle.

Governor Kefas emphasized that while his administration remains committed to educational reform, it will not allow the academic calendar to be held hostage by prolonged strikes.

The visit was also aimed at assessing the current state of the institution and ensuring that non-striking staff and administrative activities continue without disruption.

The TSU branch of ASUU has yet to issue an official response to the Governor's latest warning, though union leaders have previously cited unpaid allowances and institutional funding as the primary reasons for the strike.

The visit has heightened tensions on campus, as the "no work, no pay" directive threatens to further polarize the relationship between the state government and the academic community.