JAMB Appoints Professor Segun Aina as New Registrar
Summary
Professor Segun Aina has been appointed JAMB Registrar to succeed Professor Is-haq Oloyede after his tenure ended on July 31, 2026.
JAMB Appoints Professor Segun Aina as New Registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede.
What JAMB officially announced
JAMB's official bulletin states that the appointment was announced on May 21, 2026. It says Professor Aina was expected to take office after Professor Oloyede's tenure ended on July 31, 2026.
The appointment is confirmed, but JAMB's Registrar/Chief Executive profile still displayed Professor Oloyede when checked on August 2, 2026. JAMB's website also carried the headline “JAMB Gets New Registrar.” Because the profile transition is still incomplete, this report does not claim that a formal handover ceremony has been verified.
Who is Professor Segun Aina?
Professor Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He takes over the leadership of the examination board after Professor Oloyede's ten-year tenure.
What candidates should know
The leadership change does not itself alter any published UTME, Direct Entry or admission procedure. Candidates should continue to follow only notices and services published through JAMB's official channels.
