By By Stonix News
A 39-year-old professor of Computer Engineering, Segun Aina, has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), making him the youngest person to ever hold the position in the Board’s history.
Aina, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, also earned a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security, alongside a doctorate in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. He further sharpened his leadership credentials at the Senior Management Programme of the Lagos Business School.
According to a statement released by the Board, Aina’s association with JAMB dates back to his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) period, during which he first worked with the organisation and gained valuable experience in national admissions processes and data-driven systems.
With more than 15 years of post-graduation experience, the professor has operated at the intersection of technology, policy and institutional transformation.
He has provided advisory services to federal and state governments on digital transition and system reforms.
Beyond his academic achievements, Aina has served as a consultant to several examination bodies, including the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), offering expertise in ICT systems, examination integrity and digital process optimisation.
At 39, he is not only one of Nigeria’s youngest professors of Computer Engineering but will now also assume the role of JAMB’s youngest-ever registrar.
Aina is a member of multiple professional bodies, 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).
His appointment has been widely welcomed as a move that brings fresh technological insight to the nation’s admissions process, with observers noting his rare blend of British postgraduate rigour and on-the-ground Nigerian experience.
