The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as Acting Bursar following the sudden and un...
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as 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, took effect on 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.
According to the Registrar, the appointment is intended to ensure continuity, stability and effective leadership in the University’s financial administration during this 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 served as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, prior to her appointment, is an experienced university administrator with extensive knowledge of the institution’s financial operations.
She has served in various key operational units of the Bursary Department, gaining broad experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and related administrative processes.
In her most recent role as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, she provided professional leadership and oversight of the University’s treasury operations.
The Registrar said her extensive experience across the Bursary Department, coupled with her knowledge of NOUN’s financial systems and institutional processes, would enable 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 was enjoined to extend the necessary cooperation and support to the Acting Bursar.
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