FULAFIA Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor 2025/2026

The FULAFIA Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor will officially open as the tenure of the current office holder ends on 11 February 2026.

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, invites applications from distinguished scholars with proven academic excellence, leadership capacity, and integrity to steer the institution into its next phase of growth.

About the University

Established in 2011, Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) has rapidly evolved into a vibrant academic community with:

• 3 Colleges – Medicine, Health Sciences, and Postgraduate Studies
• 16 Faculties
• 14 Centres and 18 Directorates
• A School of Basic and Remedial Studies
• 82 undergraduate programmes and a growing list of postgraduate courses, both regular and online

The university’s mission is to expand access to quality higher education in Nigeria, and its next Vice-Chancellor will be pivotal in achieving this vision.

Role of the Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer of the university. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic academic leadership
• Managing human, financial, and physical resources
• Maintaining discipline and harmony within the university community
• Strengthening relationships with government, industry, and international partners
• Enhancing research capacity and attracting funding
• Ensuring proper application of ICT in teaching, research, and administration

Eligibility Criteria | FULAFIA Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Have an academic career progression from Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer II to Professor
• Maintain a consistent academic discipline from a first degree to a doctorate
• Have served as a Professor for at least 7 years by February 2026
• Have delivered an inaugural lecture
• Present a 1,000-word vision statement for the university’s next five years
• Demonstrate capacity to attract research grants and manage funds transparently
• Possess strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and entrepreneurial skills
• Have no history of financial mismanagement or misconduct
• Be proficient in English (written and spoken) and ICT integration in academia
• Be physically and mentally fit
• Be below 65 years at the time of appointment

Terms of Appointment

• Tenure: Single, non-renewable five-year term
• Conditions: In line with the Federal Universities Act and applicable public service provisions

FULAFIA Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor – Application Procedure

Candidates interested in the FULAFIA vacancy for vice-chancellor must submit 30 copies of the following:

1. Application letter (signed and dated)
2. Detailed CV including:
   • Personal data
   • Academic and professional qualifications
   • Professional memberships
   • Publications, research, and innovations
   • Academic and administrative experience
   • Fundraising and leadership achievements
   • Community service contributions
   • Current post and salary
3. 1,000-word vision statement for FULAFIA’s development over the next five years
4. Extra-curricular activities
5. Names and contact addresses of three referees

Referees should send their confidential reports directly to the Registrar before the application deadline.

Submission Address:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council
Federal University of Lafia
P.M.B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State
(Mark envelope “Application for the Post of Vice-Chancellor” on the top left corner)

Deadline: Six weeks from the date of publication of this announcement.

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