The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUEP), Professor Noel Nenman-Ndalbeh Wannang, has congratulated Professor Patricia Mamko Lar on her appointment as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), describing her as an accomplished scholar and administrator.
Professor Wannang conveyed the congratulatory message on behalf of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council, Management, staff and students of FUEP.
In the message, the FUEP Vice-Chancellor described Professor Lar as an erudite researcher in Microbiology, one of Nigeria’s finest scholars and an administrator of repute.
He expressed confidence in her capacity to provide leadership for the University of Jos, noting that her tenure is expected to usher in a new era of academic excellence, innovation and institutional progress.
Professor Wannang also highlighted the longstanding relationship between the University of Jos and FUEP, founded on academic mentorship, institutional affiliation and collaboration in specialised training and academic programmes.
He expressed optimism that Professor Lar’s appointment would provide further opportunities to strengthen the existing relationship and expand areas of cooperation between the two institutions.
“Once again, accept our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved appointment from all of us at the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, as we look forward to more partnership arrangements,” the Vice-Chancellor stated.