Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, making him the youngest person ever appointed to lead the examination body.
The appointment means Aina will officially succeed Ishaq Oloyede when his second tenure expires on July 31, 2026.
At just 39 years old, Aina’s emergence has already sparked conversations online, especially within education and technology circles, where many Nigerians are reacting to the federal government’s decision to hand one of the country’s most sensitive examination institutions to a relatively young academic.
A Technology Expert Moving Into One Of Nigeria’s Biggest Education Roles
According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the newly appointed registrar is widely respected for his expertise in digital systems, examination processes and institutional reform.
The presidency described Aina as a professional who operates at the intersection of technology, policy and public-sector transformation.
Before the appointment, Aina served as a professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.
His academic background also reflects strong international exposure.
He earned a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent before proceeding to Loughborough University in the United Kingdom where he obtained both a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing.
He also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
Not Entirely New To JAMB Operations
Interestingly, the statement revealed that Aina’s connection with JAMB dates back to his National Youth Service period.
According to the presidency, his early experience within the examination body helped shape his long-term interest in educational systems, data management and institutional optimization.
Over the years, he reportedly worked with several examination and education-related institutions including National Examinations Council and National Business and Technical Examinations Board on digital systems and examination integrity projects.
The presidency also noted that he advised both federal and state governments on digital transition and operational reforms.
A New Era For JAMB?
The appointment is expected to draw attention not only because of Aina’s age but also because JAMB itself has increasingly evolved into one of Nigeria’s most technology-driven public institutions in recent years.
Under Ishaq Oloyede, the examination body expanded its use of computer-based testing and digital monitoring systems across the country.
With Aina’s strong technology background, many observers believe the federal government may be positioning JAMB for an even deeper digital transformation in the coming years.
The incoming registrar is also affiliated with several engineering and technology organizations including Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
President Tinubu said he expects the new registrar to apply his experience and practical knowledge toward improving the operations of JAMB and strengthening examination systems nationwide.
