The National Universities Commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office. However, in 1974, it became a statutory body and the first Executive Secretary, in the person of Prof. Jibril Aminu, was appointed.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). The Commission has a Governing Council; its Executive Secretary is Prof. Yusufu Abdullahi Ribadu FCVSN, who assumed the duty of overseeing the activities of the Commission in December 2024.

The National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s apex regulatory agency for university education, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below at its headquarters in Abuja:

Job Title: Artisan / Craftsman (Air-conditioning Mechanic)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Cadre: Clerical and Auxiliary Staff

Job Description

• Performing duties that require fabrication, processing, installation, maintenance, repairs, or inspection of buildings, furniture, electric-mechanical systems, mobile and stationary machines, and other materials and equipment in specific fields.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess at least ‘O’ Level Certificate or its equivalent, Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate trade.
• Technical training and cognate experience on the subject matter shall be an advantage.
• Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.

Salary Grade

CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3.

Application Closing Date

5th November, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Important Instructions and Notice

• Before you continue:
• Please use your valid email address and phone number as they will be used for all communication.
• Ensure that your National Identity Number (NIN) is correct (11 digits).
• Upload accurate details. False information may lead to disqualification.
• Password must be at least 6 characters long and should not be shared with anyone.
• All fields marked with * are mandatory.
• Application is FREE, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment exercise.
• For Support, send an email to: careers@nuc.edu.ng