NOUN appoints Ramatu acting bursar after Marafa’s death

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mrs Ramatu Ibrahim as the acting bursar, following the sudden and untimely death of the substantive bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa, after he was shot by gunmen on his way to Abuja recently.

In a statement Wednesday by Mrs Omotola Ojudu, the acting Director of Media and Publicity, the appointment, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, with the concurrence of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Malam Isa Yuguda, takes effect from Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and would remain in force until further notice.

The announcement of the appointment was made by the Registrar of the university, Mr Oladipo Ajayi on September 8, 2026.

The registrar said the appointment is aimed at ensuring continuity, stability and effective leadership in the university’s financial administration at a 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 would be remembered with gratitude and appreciation.

Mrs Ibrahim, who until her appointment served as deputy bursar in the treasury department, is an experienced university administrator with extensive knowledge of the university’s financial operations.

She has served in various major operational units of the department, gaining broad experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations and related administrative processes.

In her immediate past role as deputy bursar, Mrs Ibrahim provided professional leadership and oversight of the university’s treasury operations.