What are the chances of the only female aspirant in the midst of 16 males gunning for the Vice Chancellor’s seat of University of Jos?
Professor Patricia Lar, said she is confidence of clinching the coveted seat.
“Being the only woman contesting the exalted VC seat in UniJos is enough signal that victory is sure for me, “ Lar declared
The aspirant, while speaking in an event tagged: “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” organised by the Plateau State Chapter, Women4Women Community, as part of celebration to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day, said she is eminently qualified for the top seat.
Lar who was guest speaker, noted that wrong beliefs and stereotypes have hindered the exploitation of the good leadership qualities of women.
She challenged women seeking leadership position in all spheres of human endeavours not to be deterred by undue criticisms that may arise from any quarters.
She urged them to remain resolute and firm by working hard to achieve their dreams because they have the capacity to reform the society for the better.
Lar, a Professor of microbiology maintained that women have capacity for growth and development that has been locked up based on prejudices and religious motives hence the need for them to use their talents to better the lot of the society.
Her words: “Women have good leadership qualities that need to be exploited. A woman has capacity to give the society all embracing leadership and that is what I discovered having worked in the university for many years.
“So, there is need to create more room in leadership for women if we want the next 60 years to be better than the one we have experienced as a nation.”
She thanked the missionaries for schools that were created for females, noting that those schools have helped by allowing many women to develop.
