Tinubu Appoints Prof. Segun Aina as New JAMB Registrar

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

Professor Aina, a renowned academic and systems expert, is expected to assume office following the completion of Professor Oloyede’s tenure. At 39, he became one of Nigeria’s youngest professors of Computer Engineering and is now set to become the youngest Registrar in JAMB’s history.

A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Aina holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the 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 also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.

He began his association with JAMB during his National Youth Service and has since built a career around technology-driven institutional reforms, digital infrastructure, and examination systems management.

With more than 15 years of professional experience, Professor Aina has advised federal and state governments on digital transition, operational reform, and systems optimisation. He has also consulted for major examination bodies, including National Examinations Council and National Business and Technical Examinations Board, particularly in the areas of ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process enhancement.

He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that Professor Aina would leverage his expertise and practical experience to further strengthen JAMB and build on the achievements recorded under Professor Oloyede’s leadership.