Segun Aina rises from corps member to JAMB registrar
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Segun Aina began his career at JAMB during his National Youth Service Corps posting and has since built a distinguished academic and professional profile. He is recognised as one of Nigeria’s youngest Computer Engineering professors and has advised both the presidency and state governments. His appointment has drawn attention due to his rapid rise and expertise in education technology and examination systems.
What we know
- Segun Aina was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the new JAMB Registrar, taking over from Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026.
- He started his career at JAMB during his NYSC posting, gaining early experience in admissions processes.
- He earned his academic qualifications in the UK, including a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University.
- At age 39, he became one of Nigeria’s youngest Computer Engineering professors at Obafemi Awolowo University.
- Aina has consulted for major examination bodies like NECO and NABTEB and co-founded Fluid Click Solutions Ltd in 2010.
