President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina, a 39‑year‑old computer engineering lecturer from Obafemi Awolowo University, as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He will succeed Ishaq Oloyede, whose second term ends on July 31, 2026. Aina, who turns 40 in July, becomes JAMB’s youngest ever registrar. He holds a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University and has over 15 years of experience in examination systems and digital infrastructure.
Key Points:
Aina’s appointment signals a shift towards youth leadership in a critical national examination body.
His background in digital systems could accelerate JAMB’s ongoing computerisation and fraud prevention efforts.
At 39, he brings a generational perspective to an agency that has been led by the same registrar since 2016.
His previous role as consultant to NECO, NABTEB, and state education ministries gives him deep insight into Nigeria’s exam ecosystem.
Aina served with JAMB during his NYSC, giving him first‑hand knowledge of the board’s operations.
Sources: TheCable
