The Abia State Universal Basic Education Board has announced the recruitment of gatemen to serve as security personnel for primary and junior secondary schools across the state. In a statement dated August 7, 2025, the Board said the directive came from the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR.
According to the Board, the recruitment aims to “forestall and checkmate encroachment and vandalization of our schools but most importantly to ensure the security of our pupils and students.” The announcement added that the security personnel will be stationed in schools across Abia State.
Eligibility requirements:
i. To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 20 to 65 years
ii. Applicants must be resident in Abia State
iii. Applicants are to submit photocopy of their NIN, Voters Card and ABSIN number as proof of identity and residency in the state
iv. Failure to provide credible guarantors as stipulated on the form is a disqualifying factor
v. Applicants are also informed that they may be deployed for day or night duty.
How to apply:
i. Applicants are to pick application forms from ASUBEB Headquarters, Offices of the Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAS) or Local Government Area’s (LGAs) across the State.
ii. Applications are to be completed and returned to the offices where the forms were collected on or before close of work on 22nd August, 2025.
iii. On submission of completed application, applicants should ensure they receive an acknowledgement copy.
iv. Only candidates who meet the prequalification criteria would be invited for oral interview, which schedule would be announced on a later date.
For more details, interested persons can contact the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board at P.M.B. 7278, Umuahia, call 07076904864, or email AbiaSUBEB@abiastate.gov.ng. The press release was signed by Dr. Uzoamaka Amah-Mbah, Board Secretary, for the Executive Chairman.