NOUN NAMES RAMATU IBRAHIM ACTING BURSAR AFTER MARAFA’S SUDDEN DEATH

ABUJA — The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as Acting Bursar following the sudden and untimely death of the university’s substantive Bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa.

The appointment, which takes effect from Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 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.

The Registrar of the university, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, announced the appointment in a public notice issued on Tuesday, saying the decision was aimed at ensuring continuity, stability and effective leadership in NOUN’s financial administration.

Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as Acting Bursar 

Until her appointment, Mrs. Ibrahim served as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, where she provided professional leadership and oversight of the university’s treasury operations.

An experienced university administrator, Ibrahim has served in several key operational units of the Bursary Department, acquiring extensive experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and other administrative processes.

The Registrar said her wealth of experience and deep knowledge of NOUN’s financial systems and institutional processes positioned her to provide effective leadership and sustain efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.

Meanwhile, the university management paid tribute to the late Mallam Marafa, describing him as a dedicated and dependable officer who served the institution with commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Management said his contributions to the university’s financial administration and institutional development would remain appreciated and remembered.

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the university management, congratulated Mrs. Ibrahim on her appointment and expressed confidence in her ability to discharge the responsibilities of the office with professionalism, diligence and integrity.

The university community was also urged to extend the necessary cooperation and support to the Acting Bursar as she assumes the new responsibility.

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