*Photo: Dr. (Mrs.) Mariam Adetoun Zakariyyah*
The University of Ibadan has appointed Dr. (Mrs.) Mariam Adetoun Zakariyyah as the Institution’s first female Bursar.
The University Bursar is a statutory top management position of the institution that overseas the accounting books and financial management of the university.
Profile of Dr. Mrs. Mariam Adetoun Zakariyyah
Dr. Mrs. Mariam Adetoun Zakariyyah (née Adegbite) is an accomplished Nigerian accountant, academic researcher, and the first female Bursar in the 78-year history of the University of Ibadan. She assumed office in July 2026, succeeding Mr. Adewuyi Popoola.
Professional and Educational Background
Education: Former best HND Accounting student at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, holds an MBA, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a doctorate in Accounting.
Professional Affiliation: Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Career at UI: Rose through the ranks within the Bursary Department, previously serving as Deputy Bursar in the Treasury Unit before her appointment as the 10th substantive Bursar.
Mr. G. I. B. Allport was the pioneer Bursar 1948-1963 when the University moved from her temporary site at Eleyele, Ibadan to the present location.
Others were H. Preston 1964-1974; J. O. Famakinwa 1975; P. O. Omoregie 1988-1994; J. O. Alao 1994-1998; Alhaji J. A. Bankole 1999-2009; Mr. I. O. Aponmade 2009-2015; Dr. M. A. Alatise 2015-2020 and Mr. Adewuyi Popoola 2020-2026.
Affiliations: National Financial Secretary for Criterion (an association of Muslim women in business and professions).
Personal Life Roots: Born and raised in Abadina, University of Ibadan, as the daughter of the late Alhaji Adegbite, a retired university staff member.
Family: Married to Dr. Nurai Zakariyyah, and they are blessed with children.