President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), marking a leadership change at the country’s key tertiary admission agency.
Aina will assume office after the exit of current Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second tenure is expected to end on July 31, 2026.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who described Aina as a seasoned academic with strong expertise in computer engineering, digital systems, and institutional reform.
According to the statement, the new appointee is expected to leverage his background in technology-driven education systems to strengthen JAMB’s operations and expand ongoing reforms.
“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 said.
It added that Aina currently serves as a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he has built a career in research and academic leadership.
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“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,” it added.
The statement noted that his early exposure to JAMB operations during his service year influenced his interest in examination systems and education technology reforms in Nigeria.
It also highlighted his membership in several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Onanuga said President Tinubu expects Aina to apply his expertise to improve efficiency within the Board and build on the achievements of his predecessor.
The presidency expressed confidence that the new Registrar would help strengthen JAMB’s digital systems and advance ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s tertiary admission process.
Current JAMB registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, assumed office on August, 1, 2026, taking over from Prof. Dibu Ojerinde.