President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose second and final tenure expires on July 31, 2026.
The appointment marks a historic moment for the examination body, as Aina is set to become the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history. The renowned computer engineering scholar, who turns 40 in July, is widely respected for his expertise in digital systems, examination infrastructure, and public-sector reforms.
Professor Aina holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, alongside a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University. He also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
Currently a professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Aina first gained experience with JAMB during his National Youth Service, where he developed foundational knowledge of the nation’s admissions and examination processes.
With over 15 years of professional experience, Aina has built a reputation at the intersection of technology, education policy, and institutional transformation. He has advised both federal and state governments on digital transition, systems optimisation, and operational reforms.
The incoming registrar has also consulted for major examination bodies, including National Examinations Council (NECO) and National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), particularly in the areas of ICT deployment, examination integrity, and digital process management.
Professor Aina is a member of several professional organisations, 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).
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed confidence in Aina’s capacity to consolidate on the achievements recorded under Oloyede’s administration.
“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 read.
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