The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Mrs. Ramatu O. Ibrahim as Acting Bursar, following the death of the Bursar, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa, who was killed by bandits in Zamfara State.
According to a notice shared on the university’s Facebook handle, “the appointment, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, with the concurrence of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Malam Isa Yuguda, CON, takes effect from Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.”
The notice signed by registrar of the University, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, on Tuesday, 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.
Until her appointment, Mrs. Ibrahim served as Deputy Bursar and Treasury, with extensive knowledge of the University’s financial operations.
Daily Intel Newspaper reported that the late Bursar was killed in yet to be ascertained circumstance by bandits in Zamfara State.
His killing added to the series of death in the hands of terrorists operating in the northern part of Nigeria.
