The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is inviting applications from highly qualified professionals to fill Executive Director and Provost positions across our prestigious research institutes and colleges!
Available Leadership Positions include:
✅ Director/CEO, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan
✅ Director/CEO, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan
✅ Director/CEO, National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR), New Bussa
✅ Director/CEO, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos
✅ Provost/CEO, Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT), Baga
✅ Provost/CEO, Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT), New Bussa
✅ Provost/CEO, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT), Lagos
Required Qualifications
* A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
* Extensive research/teaching experience with robust scientific publications.
* Minimum rank of Assistant Director, Principal Lecturer, or Associate Professor.
* Maximum age of 60 years at the start of tenure.
How to Apply
Submit 12 typewritten copies and 1 electronic copy (CD) of your CV and credentials. Ensure you include functional contact details. You will also need reports from 3 referees. Package everything in an envelope marked *“Confidential Application”* and address it to:
*The Executive Secretary,*
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),
Agricultural Research House, Plot 223D, Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi, P.M.B 5026, Wuse, Abuja.
*Deadline:* 29th October 2026 (Close of Business).
*(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).*
