UNIJOS appoints Prof. Lar as first female Vice Chancellor in 50 years

The University of Jos has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice Chancellor.

The appointment makes her the first woman to occupy the position since the establishment of the institution 50 years ago.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, officially announced the appointment on Thursday. The declaration was made during a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council.

Professor Lar takes over the helm of affairs from Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice Chancellor has formally come to an end.

Senator Bent, while presenting the letter of appointment to the incoming Vice Chancellor, charged Professor Lar to remain focused on the discharge of her administrative duties as she prepares to lead the university.