Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, where "Learning For Service" is our watch word. Our departments, research centers and units help to foster the intense interdisciplinary approach that shall inspire much of the anticipated outstanding research achievement of the University and make IBBUL a leader in so many fields of human endeavour, both locally and internationally. Our focus is on students, teachers and researchers. We believe it is important that our students realise the full significance of critical thinking and creativity. It is an approach especially suited to confronting many of the hugely complex challenges that face us all today.

The Governing Council of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, hereby announces that the position below will become vacant on 28th February, 2026. Suitably qualified and interested individuals are invited to apply for the position.

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Lapai, Niger

The Job

• The Chief Security Officer (CSO) shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the provision of Security services in the University and its constituent Departments/Units.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates applying for the position of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) must possess the following:
  • A good first degree not below second class lower division with at least 18 (eighteen) years' cognate post qualification experience in security related job.
  • A good HND not below lower credit from a recognized institution with at least 18 (eighteen) years' cognate post qualification experience in security related job.
  • A Military or Police Officer not below the rank of Major or Deputy Superintendent of Police or its equivalent rank in the Paramilitary with at least 15 years' experience in security related job.
  • A Police Officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police or its equivalent rank in the Paramilitary with at least 12 years' experience in security related job.
  • Be a responsible individual with a proven record of integrity, discipline and physical fitness.
  • Experience in security coverage of a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

Condition of Service

• The appointment for the post of Chief Security Officer (CSO) will be for a single term of five (5) years only.
• The remuneration and condition of service are as applicable to the post of Chief Security Officer in Nigerian Public Universities and as may be determined by the Council and the Government from time to time.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their application letter, credentials and Curriculum Vitae with the following information:

• Full name - Surname first
• Marital status
• Number of Children, including the age of each child
• Date and place of birth, Local Government Area, State of Origin and Nationality
• Current postal address
• Educational qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic and Professional bodies/Associations
• Work experience, status and salary level
• Hobbies
• Names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be the present employer

Photocopies of applications and relevant credentials must be attached under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked "Post of Chief Security Officer (CSO) " and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai,
P.M.B 11,
Km 3, Minna Road,
Lapai, Niger State,
Nigeria.

Note
Referees:

• Candidates are advised to request three of their referees to forward reports on them under confidential cover to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, IBB University, Lapai.
• Candidate shall not be more than 60 years at the time of application.