It is the first of its kind, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Patricia Lar, a professor of microbiology, medical microbiology and medical parasitology, as its 11th substantive vice-chancellor.
In a statement on Thursday, Emmanuel Madugu, the university’s deputy registrar, information and public relations, stated that Lar is the first female vice-chancellor to head the Ivory Tower.
Madugu said the university’s governing council ratified Lar’s appointment at a special meeting on Thursday, where an appointment letter was presented to her.
He further said that Lar would succeed Tanko Ishaya, the outgoing vice-chancellor, whose tenure had ended.
According to NAN, Lar previously served as acting vice-chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja.
Born in 1964, in Plateau state, Lar earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the Ahmadu Bello University in 1986.
In 1989, she obtained her second degree from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) College of Medicine. She earned a doctorate degree from the same university in 1998.
Lar served as an associate professor from 2012 to 2015, and she has been a professor since 2015.
