President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The announcement was made on Thursday via a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Profile of the New Registrar
According to the Presidency, Professor Aina is a distinguished academic in Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, with expertise in digital infrastructure, examination systems, and institutional reforms. The statement noted, "Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform."
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, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. Additionally, he completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
Experience and Achievements
With over 15 years of experience, Aina has advised federal and state governments on digital transformation, institutional reforms, and systems design. He is among Nigeria's youngest professors in Computer Engineering and will become the youngest registrar in JAMB's history. He previously served as a consultant to examination bodies like the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), focusing on ICT systems and examination integrity.
He is a member of professional organizations 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).
Presidential Expectations
The Presidency stated that President Tinubu expects Aina to build on the reforms and achievements recorded during Oloyede's tenure. "President Tinubu 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 added.
