University of Jos Appoints Patricia Lar as Its First Female Vice-Chancellor
MBTV News | 13 November 2026
The Governing Council of the University of Jos has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as the institution’s 11th substantive vice-chancellor and the first woman to hold the position.
The appointment was announced during a special meeting of the university’s 15th Governing Council on 12 November. Pro-Chancellor and Council Chair Senator Grace Folashade Bent presented the appointment letter and urged the incoming vice-chancellor to provide focused leadership.
Academic background
Lar is a professor of medical microbiology and has held senior university leadership responsibilities. She previously served as acting vice-chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, formerly known as the University of Abuja.
She succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya. The university had publicly advertised the vacancy earlier in 2026 and stated that the position would become vacant on 1 December.
A first in the university’s history
The appointment is a significant institutional milestone for the University of Jos, which began as a campus of the University of Ibadan in 1971 and later became an independent university.
Sources: appointment announcement; university statement and professional background; official vacancy notice.
Image note: Licensed illustrative photograph of an academic professional; it is not Professor Lar.