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, November 12, 2026, by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, during a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
According to the statement, Bent presented the letter of appointment to Lar and charged her to remain focused in the discharge of her responsibilities.
Lar’s appointment marks a historic milestone for UNIJOS, as she becomes the first female Vice-Chancellor in the university’s history and the 11th substantive head of the institution.