DAKWOM LONG’GUL REPORTS
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 lead the university since its establishment.
Professor Lar officially succeeds the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, FBCS, FNCS.
The landmark announcement was made on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, CON, following a special meeting of the university’s 15th Governing Council.
Presenting the formal letter of appointment to the incoming Vice Chancellor, Senator Bent charged Professor Lar to remain focused and committed to advancing the academic excellence and administrative stability of the institution.
Confirming the development in a brief statement, the Deputy Registrar for Information and Public Relations, Emmanuel Madugu, ANIPR, noted that full details regarding the appointment and transition process will be released shortly
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