North Central Development Commission congratulates Prof. Patricia Lar on appointment as VC University of Jos
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, on behalf of the Governing Board, Management and Staff of the Commission, has congratulated Professor Patricia Mamko Lar on her appointment as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos
Dr. Tsenyil described the appointment as a significant milestone in the history of the University, particularly as Professor Lar becomes the first female to occupy the prestigious position.
This was contained in a statement by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Head, Media and Corporate Communications Department, North Central Development Commission (NCDC)
He said her emergence reflects her wealth of experience, academic excellence and proven administrative capacity, expressing confidence that she will bring renewed vigour and remarkable progress to the institution.
The NCDC Chief Executive expressed optimism that under her leadership, the University of Jos would record significant advancements in research, teaching, learning, innovation and institutional development, further strengthening its position as a leading centre of academic excellence.
As an alumnus of the University, Dr. Tsenyil noted that tertiary institutions across the North Central region have strategic roles to play in driving sustainable development, building human capacity and providing innovative solutions to the challenges confronting the region.
He assured Professor Lar of the Commission’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the University of Jos and other tertiary institutions across the North Central to advance critical development priorities, particularly in manpower development, research, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and other areas capable of stimulating economic growth and improving the livelihoods of the people.
Dr. Tsenyil wished Professor Lar a successful and impactful tenure, expressing confidence that her leadership would usher in a new era of transformation and greater accomplishments for the University of Jos.
