Registrar at Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia

The Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (formerly Nasarawa State Polytechnic), Lafia, was established by a Law of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, which took effect on 15th August 2000, now amended as a Law for the establishment of Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, 2019.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Job Summary

• The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council, or as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require her/him to do.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic. 
• He/she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents. 
• He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Holds a First Degree with a minimum of second-class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized institution of Higher Learning;
• Have at least ten (10) years post-qualification cognate experience in Tertiary Educational Institutions administration;
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognised by the Federal Government;
• Currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than three (3) years in a tertiary institution;
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the time of this publication;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognised by the Federal Government
• A person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment. Physically and mentally fit (With evidence from the Government Hospital).

Terms of Appointment & Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions. 
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, including twenty (20) copies of their typed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant documents. The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following details, in the following order:

• Full Names (Sumame first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current Postal Address, including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer[s] and Post[s] held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic [20 copies]
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities, as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR" at the top left corner, addressed to:
The Registrar,
Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic,
P.M.B., 109, Lafia,
Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview; photocopies will not be accepted. 
• Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar.
• The decision of the Governing Council shall be final.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
• Applications are to reach the office of the Registrar before the Application closing date.