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 is expected to end on July 31, 2026.
In a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Aina was described as a seasoned academic and systems expert with vast experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure and public sector reforms.
According to the statement, Aina, who turns 40 in July, holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security, as well as a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University.
The statement added that he completed the Senior Management Programme at the Lagos Business School.
A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Aina reportedly began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, where he gained experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes.
The presidency noted that his experience has continued to shape his contributions to examination reforms and systems optimisation in Nigeria.
Aina is also a member of several professional bodies, 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
