Prof. Patricia Lar makes history as UNIJOS’ first female VC
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The University of Jos has made history with the appointment of Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor , becoming the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment.
Lar takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure is ending.
The University of Jos has made history with the appointment of Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor , becoming the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment.
Lar takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure is ending.
Her appointment was announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, at a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
While presenting the letter of appointment, Bent urged the new VC to stay focused as she takes on the responsibility of leading the university.
Her emergence marks a historic milestone, breaking a long-standing glass ceiling as the first female Vice-Chancellor in the university’s history.