Jos — Professor Patricia Mamko Lar has been appointed the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) becoming the first woman to occupy the prestigious position since the establishment of the institution.

She succeeded Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor has come to an end. The appointment was announced on Thursday November 12, 2026, by Senator Grace Folashade Bent, Pro-Vice Chancellor and of the University’s Governing Council, 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 focuses”. Her emergence marks a historic milestone for the university of Jos, as she becomes the first female Vice-Chancellor in the institution’s history and the 11th substantive head of the institution.

-9News Nigeria.