President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Segun Aina as registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Aina, who turns 40 in July, will take over from Is-haq Oloyede whose second tenure ends on July 31, 2026.
In a statement, Bayo Onanuga described Aina as an accomplished academic and systems specialist with experience spanning national examination administration, digital systems and reforms in the public sector.
“He holds 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 from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
“He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
“A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 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.
“Professor 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 statement reads.
