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  • Posted: Aug 13, 2025
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  • The Federal University Lokoja was established along with other eight (8) new Federal universities on the 16th February, 2011 following a pronouncement by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Soon afterwards, a Vice Chancellor and Registrar in the persons of Professor Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi and Mrs. Habiba Anavoza Adeiza were appointed. The University ...
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    Vice Chancellor

    The Position

    • The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer and Academic Head of the University, ex-officio member of the Governing Council, and Chairman of the University Senate.

    The Eligible Candidate
    An eligible candidate for the position of Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja Kogi State, must:

    • Possess a good first bachelor's degree not lower than a Second Class Lower Division and an earned academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or its professional equivalent;
    • Be an exemplary scholar with evidence of leading, at least one funded research project, and a professor of at least 10 years at a recognized and reputable university;
    • Have been in the continuous service of a university within the last 15 years;
    • Possess the capacity to establish linkages, both local and international to meet emerging needs of the University;
    • Be a visionary and transformational leader with ability to translate strategy into action and effectively plan, mobilize and manage resources to deliver expected results and outcomes;
    • Possess entrepreneurial and innovative abilities, capacity to attract funds and create wealth for the sustainable development of the University;
    • Have effective negotiation and conflict resolution and management skills; viii.
    • Demonstrate continuous scholarship after promotion to the rank of professor in terms of continuous production of books, publications of research output, students supervision, especially Masters and Ph.D., exchanges and collaborations both within and outside Nigeria;
    • Possess verifiable publications and must have published widely in reputable peer-reviewed journals and continuous high level academic productivity at the professorial level;
    • Have at least 30 citations in these data bases: Google Scholar, Scopus and Research Gate;
    • Have delivered an inaugural lecture as a mark of professorship;
    • Possess extensive and deep experience in all facets of University administration;
    • Be ICT proficient and commit to driving change through digital transformation and entrenchment of a virtual environment;
    • Have a thorough working knowledge of Nigeria's educational system and familiarity with the administration of a University accountable to multiple regulatory bodies and other authorities;
    • Possess high Emotional Intelligence Quotient as well as demonstrate ability to lead and consistently deliver value through people;
    • Drive diversity and inclusion, and have ability to effectively manage a multicultural and multi-religious large University;
    • Be of impeccable morals, unimpeachable character and integrity with a commitment to accountability and transparency;
    • Enjoy good health and be both physically and mentally fit with verifiable certificates to prove so;
    • Not be more than 65 years old as at the date of possible assumption of duty, February 15, 2026.

    Terms and Conditions of Service

    • The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice Chancellors in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council of the University as applicable.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates who meet the conditions for the post as indicated herewith should apply by submitting twenty (20) copies of:

    • Duly signed application letter written in Times New Roman, font size 14 in single line spacing
    • Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) in the following order:
      • Full Name (Surname First)
      • Date of Birth
      • Nationality
      • Permanent Home Address
      • Current Postal Address including e-mail address and Telephone contact Marital Status
      • Number of Children (With Dates of births) Institutions Attended (With Dates) Academic Qualifications (With Dates)
      • Professional Qualifications (With Dates)
      • Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies and Professional bodies
      • Publications, discoveries, patents and/or inventions (giving all relevant details and starting with the most recent)
      • Work experience in the University system (giving names of institution(s) and dates)
      • Details of administrative and managerial experience in the University system, as well as fund attraction, with evidence
      • Specific services to local, national, international communities and organisations (giving dates, institutions/establishments and status)
      • Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
      • Extra-Curricular activities: and
      • Names and Addresses of three Referees (one of whom must, where appropriate, be the head of the establishment where the applicant currently works).
    • A Vision Statement stating in clear terms of not more than one thousand (1000) words, his/her vision for the University in the next five years following assumption of duty;
    • Photocopies of academic qualifications and other relevant credentials;
    • A readable Flash Drive containing all the above in PDF format should accompany the application.

    The sealed envelope(s) containing the application boldly marked "Post of Vice Chancellor" at the top left hand corner should be addressed and submitted to:
    The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
    Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja
    Kogi State, Nigeria
    .
    And to:
    The Office of the Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council,
    Federal University Lokoja, Senate Building Felele.

    In addition to the hard copies, applicants are expected to:
    Forward electronic copies of their submissions to: vc_recruitment@fulokoja.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

    Note
    References:

    • Each application must include the names and addresses of at least three referees who must be requested to forward direct to the Registrar, a Confidential Report in a properly sealed envelope marked "Referee Report" with the name of the candidate as well as the position at the top left hand corner of the envelope.
    • The Referee Reports should reach the Registrar, latest one working week to the expiration of the advertisement.
    • It is the responsibility of the candidate and their Referees to ensure that they use a secure system to deliver the report. The University will not accept responsibility for lost, non-delivered or non-received Referees reports sent.
    • In the case of candidates identified by the Search Team, the application shall conform to the requirements above, in addition to a letter of consent duly signed by the candidate.
    • The Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date, if deemed necessary and/or re-advertise the position if deemed expedient.

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