Registrar at Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

The Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru was established following the assent to its establishment bill by the President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR on 25 July, 2019, making it the fourth University of Agriculture in Nigeria situated in the Northwest region of the country. The University operates three Colleges with ten (10) degree awarding programs in Agriculture, Basic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Zuru, Kebbi

Responsibilities

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer and as the Chief Administrative Officer of the University is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University.
• He/she shall perform such other duties as the Council and the Vice-Chancellor may from time to time require him/her to do.
• He/She shall be the Secretary to the Governing Council, the Senate and any other statutory committees.
• He/She must be dedicated and loyal to the institution through the Council in the discharge of his/her duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess good honours Degree not below Second-Class Lower Division in Arts and Humanities from a recognized University as well as recognized professional qualifications, such as NIM, NIPR, ANUPA etc.
• The candidate must have not less than fifteen (15) years cognate post- qualification experience, preferably in a university or comparable institution, and must be holding at least the position of Deputy Registrar in the University.
• He/she must also be compliant with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and be able to command respect and to carry colleagues along. The possession of higher degree(s) would be an added advantage.
• The candidate must not be more than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty.

Qualities:

• He/she must demonstrate versatility in the management of staff and students in a tertiary institution
• institution.
• He/She must be a person of proven integrity, intellectually sound, professionally skilled, and knowledgeable in the Rules and Regulations of the University System.
• He/She must also be well-versed in Public Service Rules, Financial Regulations and Computer applications.
• Must be physically fit, morally sound, of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment.
• He/She must be a person who is not likely to exhibit racial, ethnic, political, religious or other sectional sentiments in the discharge of his/her duties.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The Salary and Conditions of Service for the post shall be as obtainable for the post of Director Works in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of applications, including curriculum vitae and photocopies of certificates. The curriculum vitae shall cover the following:

• Full names (Surname first in Capital Letters)
• Date and Place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current Contact Address including telephone number and e-mail address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinction (if any)
• Conferences attended with dates
• Community Service
• Present employment to include status, salary, duties and any other relevant experience.
• Mission Statement/Brief proposal on repositioning the Registry for enhanced service delivery
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru,
Kebbi State.

Referees should also be advised to send their reports in a confidential cover directly to the Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru. Applicants will be required to present the original copies of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope  under confidential cover marked "POST OF THE REGISTRAR, FUAZ" addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Agriculture,
Zuru,
Kebbi State.