Tinubu praised for appointing young JAMB registrar
A public affairs commentator, Ibrahim Aliu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Prof. Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Aliu highlighted that this move reflects the administration’s trust in young professionals with strong reform backgrounds. He noted that Aina, a 39-year-old academic and expert in examination systems, brings both academic and practical experience to the role. The appointment is seen as a message that merit and competence matter more than age in public service.
What we know
- Ibrahim Aliu described Prof. Segun Aina’s appointment as evidence of Bola Tinubu’s confidence in young Nigerian professionals.
- Aina is recognized for his expertise in academic excellence, institutional reforms, and digital systems development.
- The appointment aligns with previous decisions by the administration to place younger professionals in key public offices.
- Education stakeholders believe Aina is well-positioned to tackle JAMB’s challenges, such as examination security and digital transformation.
- The move is seen as symbolically significant for young Nigerians, highlighting that excellence and readiness can lead to national responsibility.
