The appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the next Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria’s education sector, particularly among students, academics and policy stakeholders.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Aina’s appointment to succeed the outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, whose second tenure is expected to end on July 31, 2026.
Aina, a renowned Computer Engineering scholar and technology expert, is expected to officially assume office in August 2026.
Below are 10 key facts about the incoming JAMB boss:
- He is Tinubu’s choice to lead JAMB
President Tinubu approved Aina’s appointment as the new head of JAMB following the completion of Oloyede’s tenure. The announcement was reportedly conveyed through the Presidency.
- He is a professor at OAU
Professor Aina is a lecturer and senior academic in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
- He became professor at a young age
Aina is regarded as one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in the field of Computer Engineering, reportedly attaining the rank at age 39.
- He studied in the United Kingdom
The incoming JAMB Registrar earned his academic qualifications in the United Kingdom, including degrees in Computer Systems Engineering, Internet Computing and Digital Signal Processing.
- He has previous links with JAMB
Interestingly, Aina once worked with JAMB during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as a Computer Systems Engineer and Analyst.
- He is known for ICT and examination system reforms
The Presidency described him as a specialist in digital infrastructure, examination management systems and public-sector technology reforms.
- He has consulted for examination agencies
Reports indicate that Aina has provided ICT and technical support services to examination bodies including NECO and NABTEB.
- He belongs to major engineering organisations
He is affiliated with several professional bodies such as:
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
- He has interests beyond academics
Aside from teaching and research, Aina is said to have interests in education technology, agriculture, entrepreneurship and vocational training.
- He is expected to drive digital transformation at JAMB
Stakeholders believe his background in technology and systems engineering could further strengthen JAMB’s computer-based testing structure and digital operations.
The appointment comes at a time when Nigeria’s tertiary admission system continues to face growing demands for transparency, technological efficiency and examination integrity.
Many education observers believe Aina’s emergence signals a possible continuation of JAMB’s ongoing digital reforms initiated under Oloyede’s administration.