The University of Jos has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice Chancellor.
This makes her the first woman to occupy the position in the institution’s 50-year history.
Her appointment was announced on Thursday, November 12, 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.
Professor Lar takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice Chancellor has come to an end. Senator Bent presented the letter of appointment to the incoming Vice Chancellor and urged her to remain focused in the discharge of her responsibilities as she prepares to lead the university.