President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Aina will succeed Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second tenure as registrar is scheduled to end on July 31, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening educational institutions through innovation and digital transformation.
Professor Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a computer engineering scholar and systems expert with experience in examination systems, digital infrastructure and institutional reform.
He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent and later earned a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security, as well as 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 reportedly began his relationship with JAMB during his National Youth Service, where he gained experience in admissions administration and data management processes.
With more than 15 years of professional experience, Aina has advised federal and state governments on digital transition, operational reforms and system design.
He has also served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), particularly in the areas of ICT systems, examination integrity and digital process optimisation.
Aina is a member of several professional organisations, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The Presidency expressed confidence that Aina would leverage his expertise and experience to further strengthen JAMB’s operations and build on the achievements recorded under Oloyede’s leadership.
