NOUN Appoints Ramatu Ibrahim Acting Bursar

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

The university announced the appointment in a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and shared on its official X account.

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.

Ibrahim’s appointment took effect on Tuesday and will remain in force until further notice.

The Registrar of the university, Mr Oladipo Ajayi, said the appointment was made to ensure continuity, stability and effective leadership in the institution’s financial administration.

According to the Registrar, Ibrahim’s extensive experience within the Bursary Department and knowledge of the university’s financial systems made her well suited for the role.

Mrs Ibrahim, who served as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, before her appointment, has extensive experience in university administration and financial management.

She has worked in various major operational units of the Bursary Department, where she gained experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and related administrative processes.

In her immediate past position as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, Ibrahim provided professional leadership and oversight of the university’s treasury operations.

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The Registrar noted that her experience and familiarity with NOUN’s institutional processes would enable her to provide effective leadership and sustain 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 university also paid tribute to the late substantive Bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa, describing him 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.”

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Management, congratulated Ibrahim on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure.

The university community was also urged to extend the necessary cooperation and support to the Acting Bursar.