(UNIJOS) has made history with the appointment of Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, making her the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1971.
Announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, following a special meeting of the university’s 15th Governing Council chaired by Pro-Chancellor Senator Grace Folashade Bent (CON), Prof. Lar formally succeeds outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Tanko Ishaya.
Presenting the letter of appointment, Senator Bent charged the incoming chief executive to remain focused on academic excellence and institutional stability.
A distinguished professor of Medical Microbiology at UNIJOS, Prof. Lar brings extensive administrative experience to the role, having previously served a six-month tenure as Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja (formerly the University of Abuja).
According to a statement signed by Deputy Registrar for Information and Public Relations Emmanuel Madugu, her appointment marks a landmark breakthrough for gender representation in Nigerian higher education leadership.
"Professor Patricia Mamko Lar formally takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya FBCS FNCS as the 11th substantive and 1st female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos." — UNIJOS 15th Governing Council Statement
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