Gov. Kefas Orders Probe of Taraba State University Accounts, Approves ₦235m for Retirees’ Entitlements

The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has ordered an immediate investigation into the Accounts Department of Taraba State University, directing a comprehensive audit of the institution’s financial activities from 2015 to date.

The directive, according to the governor, is part of his administration’s broader reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability across public institutions in the state.

Governor Kefas has instructed that all relevant financial records, official documents, and supporting files be submitted without delay to enable a detailed review of the university’s financial operations. The probe, he said, is designed to ensure prudent management of public funds and reinforce institutional integrity.

Reaffirming his administration’s stance on due process, the governor stressed that government-owned institutions must operate under strict financial discipline to maintain public trust and guarantee efficient service delivery.

In a related move, Governor Kefas approved the release of ₦235 million to settle outstanding entitlements owed to deceased staff members and retired workers of the university. The payment is expected to bring long-awaited relief to affected families and former employees who have been awaiting their benefits for several years.

Observers say the twin decisions: the financial investigation and the approval of funds for unpaid entitlements, signal a firm commitment by the state government to reform the education sector while addressing lingering accountability and welfare concerns within state-owned institutions.