Tinubu Appoints 39 Years Old Prof Segun Aina as the New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure is scheduled to end on July 31, 2026.

The appointment, announced on Thursday, marks a major leadership transition at Nigeria’s foremost tertiary admissions agency, with Aina becoming one of the youngest individuals to head the examination body at the age of 39.

Professor Aina, a renowned academic and systems engineering expert, is currently a professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University. He is widely recognised for his contributions to digital infrastructure, examination administration, and public sector reforms.

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Here is a recap of what the official statement said;

“Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.

“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, United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.” 

“He is also a member of professional organisations, 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,” 

“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 reads.

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The reports indicate that Aina has worked closely with several examination bodies, including the National Examinations Council and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board, where he provided expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.

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The new appointment comes as Professor Oloyede prepares to conclude a decade-long tenure at JAMB, having first assumed office in 2016 before his reappointment for a second term. During his administration, the board introduced several reforms aimed at improving transparency, boosting revenue remittances, and strengthening the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

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Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed that the appointment was approved by President Tinubu as part of ongoing efforts to reposition key institutions within the education sector.

Aina is expected to officially assume office after the expiration of Oloyede’s tenure on July 31, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Segun!