New JAMB Registrar Appointed as Oloyede's Tenure Concludes
Full List of JAMB registrars since 1978 as Oloyede's tenure ends
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Professor Segun Aina has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure ends in July 2026. Aina, a distinguished academic and expert in digital systems, is expected to implement further reforms in the admissions process, impacting millions of students across the country.
- 01Professor Segun Aina, at 39, is set to become the youngest Registrar in JAMB's history.
- 02The appointment is seen as a significant move towards enhancing reforms in Nigeria's admissions system.
- 03Aina holds degrees in Computer Systems Engineering and Digital Signal Processing from UK universities.
- 04Previous registrars have introduced key changes, including computerization and digital examination processes.
- 05Oloyede's tenure saw increased transparency and revenue remittances to the Federal Government.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), replacing Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure will end on July 31, 2026. Aina, a distinguished academic with a background in Computer Systems Engineering and extensive experience in national examination systems, is expected to lead further reforms in the admissions process that affects millions of Nigerian students annually. His appointment is significant as it marks the introduction of one of Nigeria’s youngest professors to a pivotal role in the country’s educational landscape. Over the years, JAMB registrars have played crucial roles in shaping the admissions framework, with notable contributions from past leaders like Michael Saidu Angulu, who established a centralized admission structure, and Professor Dibu Ojerinde, who introduced computer-based testing. Aina's leadership is anticipated to build on the advancements made during Oloyede's administration, particularly in enhancing transparency and digital processes within JAMB. As the new registrar, Aina's focus will be on leveraging technology to improve the efficiency and fairness of the admissions process, which remains vital for educational access in Nigeria.
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The appointment of Professor Segun Aina is expected to enhance educational access and efficiency in Nigeria's admissions process, directly affecting millions of students seeking higher education.
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