Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor Segun Aina As JAMB Registrar

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a 39-year-old professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Aina, who teaches computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, will take over from Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on July 31, 2026.

The 39-year-old is set to become the youngest person ever appointed as JAMB registrar. He will turn 40 in July.

The appointment was announced in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy.

Onanuga described Segun Aina as “a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform”

Segun Aina earned a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from University of Kent.

He later obtained a master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security, as well as a doctorate in Digital Signal Processing, from Loughborough University.

“He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School,” Onanuga said.

“Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes.

“These insights have shaped his ongoing contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation.

“With over 15 years of post-graduation experience, Professor Aina operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and institutional transformation, advising federal and state governments on system design, digital transition, and operational reform.

“At 39, he became one of Nigeria’s youngest Computer Engineering professors and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar.

“He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including NECO, NABTEB, and various State Ministries of Education, providing expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.”

Segun Aina belongs to several 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 Tinubu expressed confidence that Aina would use his experience and technical knowledge to improve the operations of JAMB.

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