President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Aina will take over from Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second tenure as registrar is expected to end on July 31, 2026.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Aina was described as a respected academic and technology expert with strong experience in examination systems, digital infrastructure and institutional reforms within the public sector.
“He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
“He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School,” the statement read.
The presidency also highlighted Aina’s academic career and early involvement with JAMB, noting that he gained practical experience with the examination body during his National Youth Service.
“A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes.
“These insights have shaped his ongoing contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation,” the statement added.
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According to the presidency, the incoming registrar belongs to several professional organisations, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
“Professor Aina is a member of several 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),” the statement said.