The Governing Council of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as the institution’s 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor and the first woman to occupy the position since its establishment.
Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor is coming to an end.
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.
The statement said 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.
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 charging Lar to “be focused.”
The appointment marks a historic milestone for the university, as Lar becomes its first female Vice-Chancellor and the 11th substantive head of the institution.
