Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The National Open University of Nigeria has moved swiftly to fill a critical leadership void, appointing Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as the Acting Bursar following the sudden and untimely death of the substantive Bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa. The appointment, which was 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, 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, especially following the loss of a dedicated and dependable officer. The University Management described the late Mallam Marafa as an officer who served the institution with commitment, professionalism, and integrity, adding that 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. The appointment of Mrs. Ibrahim is a swift and strategic move by the university's leadership to ensure that the critical financial functions of the institution continue without disruption, while also providing a sense of stability during a period of mourning. Her deep institutional knowledge and proven track record make her a capable choice to steer the university's financial administration through this transitional period.
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