Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Prof. Segun Aina as New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. The 39-year-old academic succeeds Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina, who will turn 40 in July, brings extensive experience in digital infrastructure and examination systems to this critical education role.

Aina holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University, UK. He currently serves as Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service.

The appointment signals potential technological transformation of JAMB processes, which currently coordinate university admissions for millions of Nigerian students annually. Aina's background in digital systems and institutional reform could impact future admission systems, examination administration, and student data management in Nigeria's tertiary education sector.

With Oloyede's tenure ending July 31, 2026, students, tertiary institutions, and stakeholders should prepare for possible changes to admission procedures under Aina's leadership. Will this appointment bring much-needed digital innovation to Nigeria's university admission system, or maintain traditional approaches to this critical educational infrastructure?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/21/tinubu-appoints-39-year-old-aina-jamb-registrar-as-oloyede-bows-out/