The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, making history as the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, during a special session of the 15th Governing Council.
Professor Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor has officially ended.
While presenting her appointment letter, Senator Bent urged the incoming Vice-Chancellor to remain committed and focused as she prepares to take on the responsibility of leading the university.
Her appointment represents a significant milestone in the history of UNIJOS, as she becomes the first female Vice-Chancellor in the institution’s 50-year history and the 11th substantive head of the university.
