By Peace Udugba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), with the appointment expected to take effect after the tenure of Professor Is-haq Oloyede ends on July 31, 2026.
Below are 11 key things to know about the incoming JAMB Registrar:
1. Early link with JAMB
His journey with JAMB began during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year, where he had his first exposure to the organisation and its admissions processes.
2. Professor of Computer Engineering
Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, one of Nigeria’s leading universities.
3. One of Nigeria’s youngest professors
He became a professor of engineering at the age of 39, making him one of the youngest academics to attain that rank in Nigeria.
4. Academic training in the United Kingdom
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom.
5. Advanced degrees from Loughborough University
He also holds a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University, UK.
6. Age milestone
He is expected to turn 40 in July 2026, making him relatively young for a major national administrative appointment.
7. Experience with examination bodies
He has worked with key examination bodies in Nigeria, including the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), particularly on ICT and examination integrity systems.
8. Academic and entrepreneurial background
He combines academia, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Fluid Click Solutions Ltd in 2010, an IT and engineering project management company.
9. Professional membership and publications
He is a member of several professional bodies in engineering and ICT and has authored about 30 peer-reviewed academic papers.
10. Community roots
He hails from Otan Ayegbaju in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, where he is also known as a community leader.
11. Family background in education
His father, Emeritus Professor Olu Aina, was the pioneer Registrar of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).
His appointment is widely viewed as a blend of academic excellence, technological expertise, and institutional experience within Nigeria’s education and examination sector.
