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Professor Patricia Mamko Lar has been appointed the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos.
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Her appointment makes her the first woman to head the university since its establishment.
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The Pro-Chancellor, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, announced the appointment at a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council on Thursday.
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Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, who previously occupied the position.
November 12, (THEWILL) – The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, breaking a longstanding leadership barrier and making her the first woman to head the institution since its establishment.
Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, who previously served as the university’s Vice Chancellor.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, announced her appointment on Thursday, November 12, during a special meeting of the university’s 15th Governing Council.
Bent formally presented the letter of appointment to Lar at the meeting, confirming her emergence as the institution’s new substantive Vice-Chancellor.
While presenting the appointment letter, the Pro-Chancellor charged the incoming Vice Chancellor to remain focused in the discharge of her responsibilities. She urged Lar to approach the assignment with the commitment and dedication required to lead the university.
Official Announcement
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
The statement identified Lar as the 11th substantive and first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos.
Further details concerning her tenure and the date for her formal assumption of office were not provided in the announcement.
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The appointment marks a historic moment for the University of Jos, as Lar becomes the first female substantive Vice-Chancellor in the institution’s leadership history.
Established in 1975, the university has developed into one of Nigeria’s major higher education institutions, with a range of academic programmes across several faculties and disciplines.
Lar’s emergence as the 11th substantive Vice Chancellor places her at the helm of an institution that has been led by 10 substantive Vice Chancellors before her appointment.
As Vice Chancellor, Lar will be responsible for the overall academic, administrative and financial leadership of the institution, including the supervision of teaching, research and other university activities.
She will also oversee the implementation of policies approved by the Governing Council and coordinate the activities of the university’s various academic and administrative units.
Her responsibilities will include maintaining academic standards, strengthening research activities and ensuring the effective administration of the institution.
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