President Bola Tinubu has appointed Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

A statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, said Mr Aina would replace Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure will expire on July 31, 2026.

Mr Onanuga described Mr Aina, 39, as 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. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School,” the statement added.

According to the statement, Mr Aina is a professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and 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.

“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 became one of Nigeria’s youngest computer engineering professors and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar,” the statement added.

Mr Tinubu tasked Mr Aina to bring to bear his experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of the board and exceed his predecessor’s achievements.