10 things to know about Professor Segun Aina, JAMB New Registrar

Here are 10 things to know about Professor Segun Aina, the newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB):

1. He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved his appointment to succeed Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026.

2. He is one of the youngest JAMB registrars ever
Professor Aina is expected to turn 40 in July 2026, making him one of the youngest individuals to head JAMB.

3. He is a Professor of Computer Engineering
Before his appointment, he served as a professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University.

Tinubu Appoints Prof. Segun Aina as New JAMB Registrar

4. He has strong expertise in digital systems and technology
Aina is widely recognised for his work in digital signal processing, internet computing, network security, and educational technology systems.

5. He studied in the United Kingdom
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent and later obtained both his Master’s degree and PhD from Loughborough University.

6. He is also an entrepreneur
Beyond academia, he co-founded Fluid Click Solutions Ltd, an IT services and engineering project management company established in 2010.

7. He has experience in university administration
Professor Aina has held several academic and administrative responsibilities, including postgraduate coordination, research supervision, and faculty-level management duties at OAU.

8. He serves on a university governing council
He has been a member of the Governing Council of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology since 2021.

9. He is regarded as a reform-oriented technocrat
The presidency described him as an expert in examination systems, digital infrastructure, and institutional reform, qualities expected to strengthen JAMB’s operations.

10. He succeeds one of JAMB’s most transformational leaders
He takes over from Professor Oloyede, who is credited with major reforms in transparency, CBT examinations, and revenue remittances at JAMB since 2016.