The director-general, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar Sulaiman has said that the appointment of Prof Patricia Lar as the 11th substantive vice-chancellor of the University of Jos and the first woman to occupy the position as a milestone in the history of the university.
Prof Sulaiman described the appointment as a significant recognition of Professor Lar’s academic accomplishments, professional competence and leadership capacity.
In a statement, the NILDS boss noted that her emergence represents an important advancement for women’s leadership in Nigeria’s higher education sector, expressing confidence in her ability to provide purposeful leadership and
further strengthen the University’s reputation in teaching, research and innovation.
The NILDS director-general also expressed optimism that Professor Lar’s wealth of experience and commitment to academic excellence would contribute to a new phase of institutional growth and development at the University of Jos.
Professor Lar’s appointment was announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by the pro-chancellor and chairman of the university’s Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent at a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council.
She succeeds Prof Tanko Ishaya, becoming the 11th substantive vice-chancellor and the first female to lead the university.
Professor Sulaiman wished the new vice-chancellor a successful and impactful tenure.