Professor Is-haq Oloyede has formally handed over leadership of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to Professor Segun Aina, marking the end of his 10-year tenure at the helm of the examination body.
Aina’s appointment was announced by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Aina becomes the youngest Registrar in JAMB’s history.
Profile and expertise
Professor Aina brings extensive experience in digital infrastructure, national examination systems, and institutional reform:
- Academic Background: Holds a B.Eng in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, alongside a Master’s in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University, UK. He is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School Senior Management Programme.
- Consultancy & Industry Experience: Has over 15 years of experience advising federal and state governments on digital transformation and ICT infrastructure. He has previously consulted for major examination bodies, including NECO and NABTEB, focusing on examination integrity and systems design.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that the new Registrar will build upon the technological and administrative reforms established during Oloyede’s decade-long stewardship to further modernize the agency’s operations.
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