The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Plateau State Chapter, has congratulated Professor Patricia Manko Lar on her appointment as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), describing her emergence as a historic milestone for the institution, Plateau State and women in academia.
The institute, in a congratulatory message signed by its Plateau State Chairman, Rotarian Sonny Sunday Dung, described the appointment as a recognition of Lar’s outstanding academic credentials, leadership capacity and contributions to education.
Dung noted that Lar had made history as the first woman to occupy the office of Vice-Chancellor since the establishment of the university.
He described the appointment as a moment of collective pride, particularly for the NIPR, which maintains a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the University of Jos.
“Her emergence is not only a personal accomplishment but also an inspiring milestone for women in academia and a significant moment for the University community and Plateau State,” the statement said.
The NIPR chairman expressed confidence that the new Vice-Chancellor would deploy her wealth of experience and intellectual capacity to strengthen the university’s academic standards, research, innovation and institutional reputation.
He further described the appointment as a shared success for the university, Plateau State and the NIPR family.
The institute wished Professor Lar a successful and impactful tenure, while reaffirming its commitment to sustaining its relationship with the University of Jos.
