President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede whose tenure is expected to end on July 31, 2026.
The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, is recognised for his expertise in digital infrastructure, examination systems and institutional reforms.
The Presidency described the incoming registrar as one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in Computer Engineering, noting that he would also become the youngest person to head JAMB.
The statement noted that Aina, who turns 40 in July, holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from 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 was also said to have completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
The Presidency further stated that Aina has more than 15 years of experience advising federal and state governments on digital transformation, institutional reforms and systems development.
It added that he had previously served as a consultant to examination agencies, including National Examinations Council and National Business and Technical Examinations Board, particularly in the areas of ICT systems and examination integrity.
Aina is also a member of several professional bodies, including Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Institution of Engineering and Technology.
President Bola Tinubu expressed confidence that the new registrar would consolidate on the reforms and achievements recorded during Oloyede’s tenure.
The statement added that the President expects Aina to deploy his experience and technical expertise to further strengthen the operations and credibility of the examination body.
