Segun Aina, a distinguished professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, has been appointed as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) by President Bola Tinubu.
Aina will take over from Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure concludes on July 31, 2026. Oloyede has served as JAMB registrar since his initial appointment on August 9, 2016, by former President Muhammadu Buhari, and he was reappointed for a second term in August 2021.
At 39, Aina is set to become the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history, turning 40 in July. President Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Aina as “a distinguished academic and systems expert” with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.
Aina’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both obtained from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
“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.”
Aina is a member of several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The president said he expects Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of JAMB.
