President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new JAMB registrar to succeed Professor Is-haq Oloyede after the end of his tenure on July 31, 2026.
Aina Takes Over JAMB Leadership
The appointment places Professor Segun Aina at the head of one of Nigeria’s key education agencies. He will take over from Is-haq Oloyede after the completion of his two-term tenure.
Furthermore, Aina, who will turn 40 in July, has built a career around examination systems, digital infrastructure and public-sector reforms.
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent. He also obtained an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from the Loughborough University.
Meanwhile, he also completed the Senior Management Programme at the Lagos Business School.
Academic, Technology Background Highlighted
Furthermore, Aina currently serves as a professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.
He started his journey with JAMB during his National Youth Service. Consequently, he gained early experience in national admission systems and data-driven institutional processes.
With more than 15 years of post-graduation experience, Aina has worked across technology, policy and institutional reform. He has also advised federal and state governments on system design, digital transition and operational changes.
Examination Bodies Experience
Meanwhile, Aina became one of Nigeria’s youngest computer engineering professors at age 39. He will now become JAMB’s youngest registrar.
Furthermore, he has worked with examination bodies including NECO and NABTEB. He advised them on ICT systems, examination integrity and digital process improvement.
He also belongs to 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.
In response, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu expects Aina to use his experience and knowledge to build on the progress achieved under the outgoing registrar.
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