Patricia Lar emerges as UNIJOS’ first female vice-chancellor

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Patricia Lar has emerged as the first female vice-chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in its over 50 years of existence.

Patricia Lar has emerged as the first female vice-chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in the university’s over 50 years of existence.

The governing council of the university announced Lar’s appointment as the institution’s 11th substantive vice-chancellor on Thursday, November 12, making her the first woman to occupy the position since the university’s establishment.

She succeeds Tanko Ishaya, the immediate vice-chancellor, whose tenure at the helm of affairs at the university comes to an end.

Grace Bent, the Pro-chancellor and chairman of the university’s governing council, announced the appointment during a special meeting of the 15th governing council.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Emmanuel Madugu, the deputy registrar in charge of 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.

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