The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Ramatu Ibrahim as Acting Bursar following the death of the university’s substantive Bursar, Nasir Marafa.
Ibrahim, who was Deputy Bursar, Treasury, assumed the position with immediate effect, according to a public notice issued by the university’s Registrar, Oladipo Ajayi, on Tuesday.
The appointment comes amid a three-day mourning period declared by the university in honour of Marafa, which began on Monday and ends on Wednesday.
Marafa was reportedly shot dead in Zamfara State, with Ajayi announcing his death on Sunday.
The university said Ibrahim’s appointment was intended to maintain continuity and stability in its financial administration during the period.
It described the new Acting Bursar as an experienced university administrator with extensive knowledge of NOUN’s financial operations, having worked across key units of the Bursary Department.
According to the university, Ibrahim’s previous role saw her provide leadership and oversight of treasury operations, giving her experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and related administrative functions.
NOUN said her familiarity with its financial systems and institutional processes would enable her to sustain efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.
Her appointment was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Uduma Oji Uduma, with the concurrence of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Isa Yuguda.
Meanwhile, the university described the late Marafa as a dedicated and dependable officer whose contributions to its financial administration and institutional development would be remembered with gratitude.
The university management expressed confidence in Ibrahim’s ability to discharge her new responsibilities with professionalism, diligence and integrity.
