Tinubu appoints 39-year-old professor as new JAMB Registrar, replaces Ishaq Oloyede

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), effectively setting the stage for him to take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on July 31, 2026.

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Appointment Announced by Presidency

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the statement, the appointment is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education sector through innovation, digital reform, and improved examination systems.

Profile of the New JAMB Registrar

Professor Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with strong expertise in digital infrastructure, national examination systems, and institutional reforms.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.

He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.

Professional Experience and Contributions

The Presidency noted that Aina has over 15 years of experience advising both federal and state governments on digital transformation, system design, and institutional reforms.

He has also worked as a consultant to examination bodies such as the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), where he contributed to ICT systems development and examination integrity.

Professional Memberships

Professor Aina is a member of several professional organisations, 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).

Presidency’s Statement

The Presidency expressed confidence in the new appointee, stating:

“Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.”

“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.

“He is also a member of 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.”

President’s Expectation

President Tinubu also expressed optimism that the new JAMB Registrar would build on the achievements of the outgoing administration led by Professor Ishaq Oloyede.

“President Tinubu expects Professor Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of the Board, to take the critical educational organisation beyond the laudable heights achieved by his predecessor,” the statement added.