President has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the (JAMB), making him the youngest person ever to hold the position at the age of 39.
Professor Aina will officially take over from Professor , whose tenure is expected to end on July 31 after years of leading reforms in Nigeria’s examination system.
The appointment has already generated reactions across the country, especially among education stakeholders and students, with many describing it as a major step toward bringing fresh ideas and youthful leadership into the education sector.
Professor Aina is widely respected in academic circles for his contributions to education development, research, and student advancement. His emergence as the new JAMB Registrar is expected to usher in a new phase for the examination body, which plays a key role in university admissions across Nigeria.
Over the years, JAMB has become one of the most important institutions in the country’s education system, overseeing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and managing admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Many Nigerians are now looking forward to seeing how the new registrar will improve the examination process, strengthen transparency, and introduce innovations that will benefit millions of students seeking admission into higher institutions.
The outgoing registrar, Professor Oloyede, is widely credited for improving JAMB’s credibility, increasing revenue remittance, and introducing technology-driven reforms during his time in office. Observers say the transition marks the beginning of another important chapter for the examination body.
With this appointment, the Tinubu administration appears focused on giving younger professionals more opportunities to lead critical national institutions while continuing reforms in the education sector.