The University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) has congratulated Prof. Patricia Lar on her appointment as the 11th substantive Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university.
Dr Gad Shamaki, the Global President of UJAA, congratulated Lar in a message on Friday in Jos.
Shamaki, who escribed the appointment as a significant milestone in the history of the institution, said that the move had brought immense pride and inspiration to the university community.
He added that Lar’s emergence as the first female VC sends a powerful message about leadership, excellence, inclusion and the limitless possibilities of women in academia and institutional governance.
“Her appointment is not just a significant milestone in the history of our great institution, but a moment of immense pride and inspiration.
“We are confident that Lar’s wealth of experience, academic accomplishments, leadership qualities and commitment to the advancement of knowledge will provide the vision and direction required to take the university to greater heights.
“We look forward to building a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the new VC to advance the interests, reputation and overall development of the institution,”he said.
Shamaki, however, urged the new VC to give special attention to the security and safety of students and staff of the university.
He also advised her to provide adequate, decent and affordable accommodation for students of the institution.(NAN)