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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 Vice-Chancellor, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to hold this position since the university’s inception.
Professor Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure will conclude shortly. The announcement was made on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by Senator Grace Folashade Bent, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, during a special meeting of the council.
This information was released in a statement by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar for Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to the Council.
