President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He will succeed Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure comes to an end on July 31, 2026.
The appointment was confirmed in an official statement issued by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Who Is Professor Segun Aina?
- Academic Background: He is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and holds degrees from the University of Kent and Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
- Historic Milestone: Recognized as one of Nigeria's youngest professors of Computer Engineering, he will become the youngest Registrar in the history of JAMB.
- Digital & Exam Experience: Professor Aina brings over 15 years of experience advising governments on digital transformation, ICT infrastructure, and examination systems. He has previously worked with national examination bodies including NECO and NABTEB on ICT systems and examination integrity.
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