By Barth Ikiebe
The Governing Council of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as the institution’s 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor, making her the first woman to occupy the position since the university’s establishment.
Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor is coming to an end.
The 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.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
Presenting the letter of appointment to the incoming Vice-Chancellor, Bent charged her to remain focused in the discharge of her responsibilities.
The statement quoted the Pro-Chancellor as urging Lar to “be focused”.
Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the university, as she becomes its first female Vice-Chancellor and the 11th substantive head of the institution.
