Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, on Monday, ordered the immediate payment of three months' outstanding salaries of the staff of the Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo.

The governor gave the directive after meeting with the management of the university and union leaders at the Exco Chamber, Government House, Jalingo.

Mr Kefas, while condemning the workers' threat to embark on a strike, said the issue of outstanding salaries in the institution was inherited from the past administration of Darius Ishaku.

Mr Kefas said tackling the issue is not only a matter of financial responsibility but a moral obligation to the staff.

He said he understood the gravity of the situation and challenges confronting the institu...