In a move signaling a fresh era for Nigeria's tertiary education entrance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The appointment, announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), sees Professor Aina stepping into the shoes of the highly successful Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure ended on July 31, 2026.
Professor Aina, who turns 40 in July, brings a remarkable blend of academic prowess and practical experience to the crucial role.
Professor Aina, who turns 40 in July, brings a remarkable blend of academic prowess and practical experience to the crucial role.
A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, he holds advanced degrees from the University of Kent and Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
His career trajectory is particularly notable for its early engagement with national examination systems, having gained foundational experience with JAMB during his National Youth Service.
Heralded as one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors at 39, Professor Aina is now set to become JAMB's youngest-ever registrar.
Heralded as one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors at 39, Professor Aina is now set to become JAMB's youngest-ever registrar.
His extensive background in digital infrastructure, systems optimization, and institutional reform, honed through consulting roles with various examination bodies, positions him to build upon the significant achievements of his predecessor.
President Tinubu anticipates Professor Aina will leverage his "vast experience, knowledge and practical insight" to elevate JAMB to new heights.
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