Tinubu appoints Professor Segun Aina as new JAMB Registrar

Education

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is‑haq Oloyede, whose two‑term tenure ends on July 31, 2026.

According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on May 21, 2026, Professor Aina’s appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to innovation and institutional reform in Nigeria’s education sector.

Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public‑sector transformation. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.

Currently a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile‑Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining early exposure to national admissions and data‑driven institutional processes. His background has since shaped his contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation.

With over 15 years of post‑graduation experience, Aina has advised federal and state governments on digital transition, system design, and operational reform. At 39, he became one of Nigeria’s youngest Computer Engineering professors and now makes history as JAMB’s youngest registrar.

He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including NECO, NABTEB, and several State Ministries of Education, providing expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.

Professor Aina is a member of multiple professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

President Tinubu expressed confidence that Aina’s appointment will usher in a new era of technological innovation and operational excellence at JAMB, building on the achievements of his predecessor.

“The President expects Professor Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge, and practical insight into the operations of the Board, to take the critical educational organisation beyond the laudable heights achieved by his predecessor,” the statement read.

Analysts say the appointment marks a generational shift in leadership at one of Nigeria’s most pivotal educational institutions, signalling a renewed focus on digital transformation and transparency in national admissions management.