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.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday morning, Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.

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.

The statement also noted that he has 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 experiences, according to the statement, have shaped his contributions to examination reform and system 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 becomes one of Nigeria’s youngest Computer Engineering professors and will now serve as JAMB’s youngest Registrar.

He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies including NECO, NABTEB, and various State Ministries of Education, focusing on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.

Professor Aina is also a member of several professional bodies, including COREN, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), IEEE, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Onanuga added that President Tinubu expects Professor Aina to bring his vast experience, knowledge, and practical insight into the operations of the Board to further strengthen the educational organisation.