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Professor Segun Aina Appointed as New JAMB Registrar by President Tinubu
Segun Aina: Key facts about new JAMB registrar after Tinubu’s appointment
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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), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede. At 40, Aina is the youngest registrar in JAMB's history and brings extensive expertise in ICT and examination reforms.
- 01Professor Aina holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from UK universities.
- 02He previously worked with JAMB during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, gaining foundational experience in national admissions.
- 03Aina has over 15 years of experience consulting for major examination bodies, including NECO and NABTEB.
- 04He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
- 05President Tinubu expressed confidence in Aina's ability to build on the achievements of his predecessor and improve Nigeria's admissions system.
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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), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose term ends on July 31, 2026. At just 40 years old, Aina becomes the youngest registrar in JAMB's history, bringing a wealth of knowledge in information and communication technology (ICT) and examination reforms. Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and has a strong academic background with degrees from UK institutions, including a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Kent and a PhD from Loughborough University. His early experience with JAMB during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program provided him with foundational insights into national admissions processes. With over 15 years of consulting experience for major examination bodies like NECO and NABTEB, Aina is well-equipped to lead JAMB. President Tinubu has expressed confidence that Aina will continue the progress made by his predecessor.
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Aina's leadership is expected to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the admissions process in Nigeria, benefiting students seeking tertiary education.
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