Posted by Chinenye on Thu 12th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
The University of Jos has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its new Vice Chancellor, making her the first woman to lead the university since it was founded in 1971.
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The University of Jos has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its Vice Chancellor.
She is the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.
She takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya.
A statement from the university on Thursday said Professor Lar formally takes over from Professor Ishaya and is the 11th substantive and first female Vice Chancellor of the institution.
The appointment was announced on Thursday November 12 2026 during a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council.
Senator Grace Folashade Bent CON, the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council, made the announcement.
At the meeting, Senator Bent handed Professor Lar her letter of appointment and told her to stay focused.
The statement was signed by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar for Information and Public Relations, and ended with the words details shortly.
The university was founded in 1971 and had never had a female substantive Vice Chancellor until now.
Professor Lar has been a Professor of Medical Microbiology at the university since 2015.
She also served for six months as Acting Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja, which was formerly the University of Abuja.