President Bola Tinubu has named Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, an appointment that will make the 39 year old computer engineering professor the youngest person to occupy the position in the board’s history.
The appointment was announced on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and takes effect upon the expiration of incumbent Professor Ishaq Oloyede’s two term tenure on 31 July 2026.
Professor Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, bringing to the role more than 15 years of post graduation experience spanning digital infrastructure, national examination systems, and public sector institutional reform.
His academic credentials are extensive. 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 in the United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
The new JAMB registrar’s connection to the board dates back to his National Youth Service, during which he gained foundational experience in national admissions and data driven institutional processes, knowledge that has since informed his contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation.
Beyond academia, Professor Aina has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including the National Examinations Council and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board, providing expertise in ICT systems and examination integrity. He has also advised federal and state governments on digital transition, system design, and operational reform.
He holds membership in several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
In announcing the appointment, President Tinubu expressed confidence in the incoming registrar’s capacity to advance the board’s mandate. The presidential statement read: “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.”
Professor Oloyede, who is widely credited with transforming JAMB’s operations during his tenure, will formally hand over on 31 July 2026.
Last Updated on May 21, 2026 by Ola Funmilayo
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