The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Ramatu Ibrahim as acting bursar following the death of Nasir Marafa, the university’s substantive bursar.
Gunmen killed Marafa while returning from Gusau, Zamfara state, on Sunday, September 6.
Omotola Ojudu, acting director of media and publicity at NOUN, announced Ibrahim’s appointment in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Ojudu said the appointment, approved by Uduma Oji Uduma, vice-chancellor of the university, with the concurrence of Isa Yuguda, pro-chancellor and chairman of council, took effect on September 8, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
Oladipo Ajayi, NOUN registrar, announced Ibrahim’s appointment, saying it was aimed at ensuring continuity, stability and effective leadership in the university’s financial administration.
Ibrahim, who previously served as deputy bursar, treasury, has extensive experience in the university’s financial operations.
According to the statement, she has worked in various operational units of the bursary department, gaining experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and related administrative processes.
As deputy bursar, treasury, Ibrahim provided leadership and oversight of the university’s treasury operations.
The registrar said her experience across the bursary department and knowledge of NOUN’s financial systems and institutional processes would enable her to provide effective leadership and sustain efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.
The university management expressed confidence in Ibrahim’s ability to discharge the responsibilities of her new office with professionalism, diligence and integrity.
Uduma, on behalf of the management, congratulated Ibrahim on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure.
The university also described the late 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.
