With the July 31 departure of outgoing Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede, President Bola Tinubu has appointed his successor: 39-year-old Professor Segun Aina. In a statement issued Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed confidence that Aina will deploy his extensive experience and expertise to build on Oloyede’s achievements and further strengthen the institution. Oloyede’s two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Here are seven things to know about the new Registrar.
1. Youngest Registrar in JAMB History
Professor Aina will turn 40 in July, making him the youngest Registrar in JAMB’s 48-year history.
2. UK Bachelor’s Degree
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom.
3. Advanced Degrees from Loughborough
He also obtained an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University.
4. Young Professor at OAU
Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and is regarded as one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in the field.
5. Started with JAMB During NYSC
His relationship with JAMB began during his National Youth Service, where he gained experience in admissions processing and data-driven institutional systems.
6. Worked with Major Exam Bodies
The new Registrar has worked with the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board, focusing on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital reforms.
7. Professional Affiliations
He belongs to several professional organizations, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and Institution of Engineering and Technology.
