Prof. Patricia Mamko Lar Becomes First Female VC of UNIJOS

The University of Jos has appointed Prof. Patricia Mamko Lar as its Vice-Chancellor, marking her as the first woman to hold this position in the institution's history. Prof. Lar succeeds Prof. Tanko Ishaya and officially takes over as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor.

The announcement was made on November 12, 2026, during a special meeting of the 15th governing council, led by Senator Grace Folashade Bent, who is the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council. In her new role, Prof. Lar is expected to focus on the university's objectives.

The statement regarding her appointment was signed by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations. Prof. Lar is a professor of Medical Microbiology at the University of Jos and previously served as Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, for a six-month term.

This appointment is a significant milestone for the University of Jos, which was established in 1971.