NOUN Appoints Ramatu Ibrahim Acting Bursar

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has appointed Mrs. Ramatu Ibrahim as Acting Bursar following the death of the university’s substantive bursar, Mallam Nasir  Marafa.

The appointment, approved by the vice-chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, with the concurrence of the pro-chancellor and chairman of council, Malam Isa Yuguda, took effect on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.

The registrar, Oladipo Ajayi, announced the appointment in a public notice issued on Tuesday, saying it was aimed at ensuring continuity, stability and effective leadership in the university’s financial administration.

Ibrahim was Deputy Bursar, Treasury, before her appointment. She has served in various major units of the bursary department, acquiring experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and related administrative processes.

As deputy bursar, Treasury, she provided leadership and oversight of the university’s treasury operations.

The registrar said Ibrahim’s extensive experience across the bursary department, coupled with her knowledge of NOUN’s financial systems and institutional processes, positioned her to provide effective leadership and sustain efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.

The university management expressed confidence in her ability to discharge the responsibilities of the office with professionalism, diligence, integrity and a strong sense of institutional responsibility.

Meanwhile, the management described the late Marafa as a dedicated and dependable officer who served the university with commitment, professionalism and integrity.

It said his contributions to the institution’s financial administration and development would be remembered with gratitude.

The vice-chancellor congratulated Ibrahim on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure, while urging members of the university community to extend the necessary cooperation and support to her.