President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede after the completion of his eight-year tenure.
The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Professor Aina will officially assume office on July 31, 2026, following the expiration of Oloyede’s second term as registrar of the examination body.
Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, is recognised for his expertise in digital systems, examination management, and public sector reforms.
He studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Kent and later obtained 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.
The Presidency noted that Aina began his association with JAMB during his National Youth Service year, an experience said to have shaped his contributions to examination reforms and digital innovation within the education sector.
Over the years, he has reportedly worked on technology-driven reforms and advised several government institutions on digital transformation and operational efficiency.
At 39, Aina is regarded as one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in Computer Engineering and is set to become the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history.
He has also served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including National Examinations Council and National Business and Technical Examinations Board, particularly in the areas of ICT infrastructure and examination integrity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed confidence that the new registrar would consolidate on the achievements recorded under Oloyede’s leadership while introducing further innovation and institutional reforms at JAMB.