The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed its first female Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patricia Mamko Lar, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s leadership.
Lar becomes the university’s 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure is coming to an end.
The appointment was announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, during a special meeting of the university’s 15th Governing Council.
According to a statement issued by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Bent presented the appointment letter to Lar during the meeting. While presenting the letter, the Pro-Chancellor urged the incoming Vice-Chancellor to remain focused in carrying out her responsibilities.
The statement quoted Bent as charging Lar to “be focused” as she prepares to take over the university’s leadership. Her appointment breaks a longstanding leadership barrier at UNIJOS, as she becomes the first woman to head the institution since its establishment.
Lar’s emergence also brings the number of substantive Vice-Chancellors who have led the university to 11.
Emiabata Deborah Oluwabusiolami
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