NOUN Appoints Ramatu Ibrahim as Acting Bursar

The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has appointed Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as Acting Bursar following the sudden death of the substantive Bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa.

The appointment 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. It 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 to ensure continuity, stability and effective leadership in the University’s financial administration at 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 will be remembered with gratitude.

Mrs. Ibrahim until her appointment served as Deputy Bursar, Treasury. She 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, Mrs. Ibrahim provided professional leadership and oversight of the University’s treasury operations.

The Registrar noted that her experience across the Bursary Department, coupled 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 the 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 has been enjoined to extend to the Acting Bursar the necessary cooperation and support.