NOUN Appoints Ramatu Ibrahim Acting Bursar

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Mr Ramatu Ibrahim has been appointed as the acting Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), effective Tuesday, September 8, 2026, until further notice.

A statement from the institution disclosed that the appointment of Mrs Ibrahim followed the death of Mr Nasir Marafa, the former occupier of the position.

According to the university’s Registrar, Mr Oladipo Ajayi, the appointment of Mrs Ibrahim was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, with the concurrence of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Mr Isa Yuguda.

It was disclosed that the appointment is to ensure continuity, stability and effective leadership in the school’s financial administration at a critical period.

The Registrar noted that Mrs Ibrahim’s extensive experience across the Bursary Department, together with her knowledge of NOUN’s financial systems and institutional processes, positions her to provide effective leadership and sustain the delivery of efficient, transparent and accountable financial services.

The management expressed confidence in her ability to discharge the responsibilities of her new office with professionalism, diligence, integrity and a strong sense of institutional responsibility.

Until her latest appointment, she served as Deputy Bursar for Treasury. She is an experienced university administrator with extensive knowledge of the university’s financial operations.

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

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

Also, the management described the late Mr Marafa as a dedicated and dependable officer who served the institution with commitment, professionalism and integrity, saying his contributions to the financial administration and institutional development of NOUN would be remembered with gratitude and appreciation.