Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea Professor Nora Ladi Daduut, has congratulated Professor Patricia Mamko Lar on her appointment as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS).
Daduut who represented Plateau South Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly described Lar’s emergence as the first female Vice-Chancellor of the institution as a historic milestone and a significant achievement for women in academia and leadership.
Daduut who is also an academic, noted that the appointment represents a landmark moment in the history of the university, particularly as it opens a new chapter in the institution’s leadership.
She expressed confidence in Lar’s capacity to provide purposeful leadership, strengthen academic standards and advance the university’s standing as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Daduut, who made history as the first female senator from Plateau State, also noted the importance of creating opportunities for women to occupy strategic leadership positions in the country.
She said Lar’s appointment would serve as an inspiration to young women and female academics aspiring to leadership positions in universities and other sectors of national development.
The ambassador further expressed optimism that the incoming Vice-Chancellor would build on the achievements of previous administrations and work towards improving research, infrastructure, academic excellence and the general welfare of staff and students.
Daduut also wished Lar a successful tenure, urging her to remain committed to the vision and mission of the university while working with members of the university community to achieve greater institutional growth.
She said the appointment was not only a personal achievement for Lar but also a moment of pride for Plateau State and the academic community, congratulating the new Vice-Chancellor on her historic emergence.