Meet Segun Aina who started from corps member to JAMB registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, marking a remarkable career journey that began with his National Youth Service at the same institution.

Aina will succeed Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. His appointment has attracted attention due to both his age—he turns 40 in July—and his rapid rise across academia, technology, and public policy.

Aina received his academic training in the United Kingdom, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent before proceeding to Loughborough University, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security, and later a PhD in Digital Signal Processing. He also completed a Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.

His relationship with JAMB dates back to his early career, when he served at the board during his NYSC, gaining firsthand experience in admissions processes and data-driven systems—an exposure that would later shape his contributions to examination reforms.

At 39, Aina became one of Nigeria’s youngest professors of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, earning recognition for his research output and efforts to bridge academic knowledge with practical solutions. He now becomes the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history.

Beyond academia, Aina has worked as a consultant across public and private sectors, advising the presidency, including the Job Creation Unit in the Office of the Vice President, as well as several state governments on digital transformation and institutional reforms.

He has also consulted for major examination bodies such as National Examinations Council and National Business and Technical Examinations Board, focusing on ICT systems, examination integrity, and process optimisation.

In addition, Aina co-founded Fluid Click Solutions Ltd, a technology and engineering services firm with interests spanning education technology, agriculture, and vocational training.

A member of several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Aina has also authored about 30 peer-reviewed academic papers.

His appointment signals a blend of technical expertise and institutional experience as he takes over leadership of Nigeria’s central admissions body.