ARCN Recruitment 2026: Apply

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Recruitment 2026 is calling for applications from qualified and experienced senior professionals to fill Executive Director/CEO and Provost/CEO positions across selected agricultural research institutes and federal colleges in Nigeria. The listed institutions are located in Ibadan, New Bussa, Lagos, Baga, and Jigawa State.

ARCN Recruitment Summary

• Recruitment Title: ARCN Executive Leadership Recruitment 2026 (Director/CEO and Provost/CEO roles)
• Recruitment Agency/Organization: Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)
• Salary: Not specified
• Location: Ibadan, New Bussa, Lagos, Baga, Jigawa State (applications submitted to Abuja)
• Work Mode: Not specified
• Career Level: Senior executive leadership (Director/CEO, Provost/CEO)
• Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

ARCN Recruitment Requirements

Available executive positions (as listed)

• 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
• Provost/CEO — Federal College of Agriculture Kirkasama (FCAK), Jigawa State

Key qualification requirements (broad requirements stated in the announcement)

Applicants are expected to have:

• A relevant Ph.D. in a discipline related to the institution/role applied for
• Extensive research and/or teaching experience, supported by a strong record of scientific publications
• At least one of the following academic/professional ranks:
  • Assistant Director, or
  • Principal Lecturer, or
  • Associate Professor
• Age requirement: Applicants must not be more than 60 years old at the commencement of their tenure

Application package requirements (documents and format)

Applicants are required to submit applications in both physical and electronic formats, including:

• 12 typewritten copies of the applicant’s CV and credentials
• 1 electronic copy on CD
• Functional contact details
• Reports/references from three referees

ARCN Recruitment Benefits

Recruitment benefits were not specified in the available information.

How to Apply for ARCN Recruitment

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare the complete application package and submit it by close of business on 29 October 2026.

Submission instructions (as stated):

• Package the application in an envelope clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION”
• Address the application 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

Because the application requires multiple physical copies and an electronic CD copy, candidates are advised to submit early and ensure delivery before the deadline.