UNIJOS appoints first female Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lar
The Governing Council of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as the institution’s 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, making her the first woman to occupy the position since the university was established. Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor comes to an end soon. The appointment was announced on Thursday, […] UNIJOS appoints…
The Governing Council of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th Vice-Chancellor, marking her as the first female to hold the position since the university's inception. Lar takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor is drawing to a close. The announcement of this historic appointment was made on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by Senator Grace Folashade Bent, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University's Governing Council, during a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council.
Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar and Information and Public Relations at UNIJOS, confirmed the news in a statement on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to Council. Bent conveyed the letter of appointment to Lar and emphasized the importance of maintaining focus in her new role. Lar's appointment is a significant milestone for the university, marking her as the first woman Vice-Chancellor in its history and its 11th substantive head.
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