President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the next Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, making him one of the youngest individuals ever selected to lead the examination body.
The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Aina will officially take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on July 31, 2026.
The appointment has already sparked conversations online, especially because the incoming registrar is only 39 years old and will turn 40 in July. Many Nigerians have described the move as a major shift towards younger leadership in the country’s education sector.
Professor Aina is a Computer Engineering expert at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with years of experience in technology, digital systems and educational reforms.
According to the Presidency, he has worked closely with government institutions on projects involving digital transformation, examination security and institutional development.
The statement revealed that Aina studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom. He also earned a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security as well as a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University.
Beyond academics, the new JAMB registrar has reportedly advised examination bodies like NECO and NABTEB on improving ICT systems and protecting exam integrity.
The Presidency also noted that he belongs to several professional engineering organisations, including COREN, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, IEEE and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in Aina’s ability to continue the reforms and improvements introduced under Professor Oloyede’s administration.
Many education observers are now watching closely to see how the young professor will shape the future of JAMB, especially in areas of technology and examination transparency.
Source: Statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
