President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), marking a major leadership transition in Nigeria’s education sector The appointment comes as the tenure of the current registrar, Professor Is haq Oloyede, is set to end on July 31, 2026
Professor Segun Aina, a respected academic and technology expert, is expected to bring fresh innovation, digital transformation, and institutional reforms to JAMB His appointment has already sparked reactions across the education community, with many describing him as one of the brightest minds in Nigeria’s tech driven education landscape
At just 39 years old, Aina is set to become the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history, highlighting President Tinubu’s continued focus on youth inclusion, innovation, and modernization in public institutions
Tinubu Names Professor Segun Aina as New JAMB Boss
President Tinubu approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina to succeed Professor Is haq Oloyede as the new Registrar of JAMB The announcement was made in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on May 21, 2026
According to the presidency, Professor Aina’s appointment is based on his extensive expertise in digital systems, educational technology, and institutional transformation The government believes his experience will help JAMB build on the reforms and achievements recorded under Oloyede’s leadership
Who Is Professor Segun Aina?
Professor Segun Aina is a renowned Computer Engineering scholar and systems expert with over 15 years of professional experience spanning education, technology, and public sector reform
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom He also obtained an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, alongside a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University
In addition, he completed the prestigious Senior Management Program at Lagos Business School, further strengthening his leadership and administrative expertise
A Young Professor Making History
Professor Aina made headlines at the age of 39 when he became one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in the field of Computer Engineering His latest appointment as JAMB Registrar now places him in the history books as the youngest individual to ever occupy the position
Observers believe his youthful energy and technology driven background could usher in a new era for Nigeria’s examination and admission system
His early exposure to JAMB operations began during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year, where he gained firsthand experience in admissions management and examination systems That experience reportedly inspired his long standing interest in educational reforms and digital process optimization
Experience in Examination and Education Reforms
Beyond academia, Professor Aina has worked closely with major examination bodies and educational institutions across Nigeria
He has served as a consultant to organizations such as NECO, NABTEB, and several State Ministries of Education, providing expert advice on examination security, ICT infrastructure, and digital transformation
His work has focused heavily on improving examination integrity, streamlining operations, and deploying technology to reduce inefficiencies within Nigeria’s education system
Professional Memberships and National Expectations
Professor Aina is a member of several respected professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
President Tinubu expressed confidence that the new JAMB Registrar would leverage his knowledge and practical experience to further improve the board’s operations and sustain the progress achieved in recent years
Education stakeholders are now watching closely to see how Aina will tackle issues surrounding admissions, CBT systems, examination transparency, and digital modernization within JAMB
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