The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, making her the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment.
Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor is expected to end soon.
Her 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.
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The development was confirmed 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 formally presented Lar with her letter of appointment and urged her to remain focused and committed to her responsibilities.
The appointment marks a historic milestone for the university, as Lar becomes the first female Vice-Chancellor in UNIJOS’s history and the 11th substantive head of the institution.
