Professor Segun Aina has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) by President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term ends on July 31, 2026.
Aina’s appointment has attracted widespread attention, particularly because he turns 40 in July and is set to become the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history. Here are some key things to know about him:
Aina built his academic background in the United Kingdom. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent in 2008. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security from Loughborough University in 2009 before completing a PhD in Digital Signal Processing at the same institution. Back in Nigeria, he also attended the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
Before becoming registrar, Aina had already worked with JAMB during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. That early experience exposed him to the board’s admissions processes and data management systems, insights that reportedly shaped his later contributions to examination reform and institutional efficiency.
Aina was appointed Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, at the age of 39, making him one of the youngest professors in his field in Nigeria. His promotion was credited to his research contributions, leadership roles, and efforts to connect academic knowledge with practical solutions.
With more than 15 years of professional experience, Aina has worked as a consultant for both public and private sector organisations. His advisory roles have included work with the Job Creation Unit in the Office of the Vice President, as well as several state governments, focusing on digital transformation, system design, and operational reforms.
Beyond JAMB, Aina has consulted for other examination agencies, including the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). His work has centred on ICT systems, examination security, and digital process optimisation.
In 2010, Aina co-founded Fluid Click Solutions Ltd, an IT services and engineering project management company. The company’s interests span education technology, agriculture, hospitality, technical and vocational education, and capacity development.
Aina is a member of several professional engineering organisations, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He has also authored nearly 30 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers.
