Professor Segun Aina Named JAMB Registrar as Oloyede Prepares Exit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the next Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), marking a new leadership transition for the nation’s admissions agency.

Aina will officially assume office following the completion of the tenure of the current registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term ends on July 31, 2026.

The incoming registrar is recognised for his contributions to educational technology, digital systems management, and institutional reforms within Nigeria’s public sector. He is expected to steer the examination body into a new phase of technological advancement and operational efficiency.

Born in 1986, Professor Aina earned a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent before proceeding to Loughborough University, where he obtained both a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security and a doctorate in Digital Signal Processing. He also attended executive management training at the Lagos Business School.

Currently a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Aina previously worked with JAMB during his National Youth Service year, an experience said to have influenced his interest in examination systems and institutional data management.

Over the years, he has consulted for several education agencies and government institutions on issues relating to ICT integration, examination credibility, and digital transformation. His work has included collaborations with the National Examinations Council (NECO), the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and various state education ministries.

At age 39, he became one of the youngest professors in the field of Computer Engineering in Nigeria and is now set to become the youngest person ever appointed Registrar of JAMB.

Professor Aina is also affiliated with several professional engineering 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 Presidency said the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in the education sector, expressing optimism that the new registrar will consolidate on the reforms and achievements recorded by the outgoing leadership.

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