The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as the Acting Bursar, following the sudden and untimely death of the substantive Bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa.
The
appointment, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, with the
concurrence of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Malam Isa Yuguda,
CON, takes effect from Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will remain in force
until further notice.
The
Registrar of the University, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, announced the appointment in a
public notice issued on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
According
to the Registrar, the appointment is aimed at ensuring continuity, stability
and effective leadership in the University’s financial administration at a
critical period.
The
University Management described the late Mallam Marafa as a dedicated and
dependable officer who served the institution with commitment, professionalism
and integrity.
It said
his contributions to the financial administration and institutional development
of NOUN would be remembered with gratitude and appreciation.
Mrs.
Ibrahim, who until her appointment served as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, is an
experienced university administrator with extensive knowledge of the
University’s financial operations.
She has
served in various major operational units of the Bursary Department, gaining
broad experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and
related administrative processes.
In her
immediate past role as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, Mrs. Ibrahim provided
professional leadership and oversight of the University’s treasury operations.
The
Registrar noted that her extensive experience across the Bursary Department,
together with her knowledge of NOUN’s financial systems and institutional
processes, positions her to provide effective leadership and sustain the
delivery of efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.
The
University Management expressed confidence in her ability to discharge the
responsibilities of her new office with professionalism, diligence, integrity
and a strong sense of institutional responsibility.
The
Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Management, congratulated Mrs.
Ibrahim on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure.
The
University Community is enjoined to extend to the Ag. Bursar the necessary
cooperation and support.
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