The University of Abuja has named Mrs. Roseline Adakayi as its new acting Registrar, following the conclusion of Mrs. Islamiya Foyeke Abdulraheem’s tenure on 12 May 2025.
Her appointment, approved by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, was formally announced by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob. The appointment letter, signed by acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Patricia Manko Lar, states that Mrs. Adakayi will serve a six-month term effective from Monday, 12 May.
A long-serving administrator, Adakayi joined the university’s Registry in 1999 and rose to the rank of Deputy Registrar in 2013. She holds a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Jos, a Professional Diploma in Land Surveying from the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Photogrammetry from RECTAS, Ile-Ife.
Throughout her career, she has held roles in various departments, including the Student Affairs Division, Establishments, Institute of Education, Council Division, College of Health Sciences, and Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education. She also completed a sabbatical at the University of Jos in 2024.
Congratulating her on the appointment, Prof. Lar expressed confidence in her leadership: “I am hopeful that with her wealth of experience as an administrator, she will serve the University well.”
She also extended appreciation to Mrs. Abdulraheem for her dedication during her six-month tenure as acting Registrar.
