The National Open University of Nigeria has called Ramatu Ibrahim as its Acting Bursar following the death of the organization’s substantive Bursar, Nasir Marafa.
The consultation comes as the university observes a three-day grieving period in honour of Marafa, which began on Monday and is anticipated to end on Wednesday.
Marafa was supposedly killed in Zamfara State. His death was announced on Sunday by the university’s Registrar, Oladipo Ajayi.
Ibrahim’s consultation was made public in a notice issued by the Registrar and shared on NOUN’s main Facebook page on Tuesday night.
According to Ajayi, the decision took immediate impact and was required to maintain stability and ensure the ongoing smooth running of the university’s financial administration throughout the duration.
Before her consultation, Ibrahim served as Deputy Bursar in charge of Treasury. The university described her as a skilled administrator with a strong understanding of its monetary operations and administrative procedures.
The organization stated she had actually worked in numerous crucial areas within the Bursary Department, where she got significant experience in accounting, monetary management, treasury administration and other related functions.
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In her previous position as Deputy Bursar, Treasury, Ibrahim was accountable for supplying expert guidance and overseeing the university’s treasury operations.
NOUN said her broad experience within the Bursary Department, integrated with her familiarity with the organization’s financial systems and internal procedures, made her well matched to lead the department at this duration.
The university management also expressed confidence that she would carry out the obligations of the office with diligence, integrity, professionalism and a strong dedication to the organization.
The visit 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 continued to grieve the late Marafa, explaining him as a dedicated and reputable officer who served NOUN with professionalism and integrity.
The organization stated his contributions to its monetary administration and overall advancement would stay valued and kept in mind.