BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Professor Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar

Published on May 21, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

The appointment marks a major leadership change at JAMB, the body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and coordinating admissions into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Professor Aina is expected to oversee the administration of the examination body at a time when the education sector continues to witness reforms aimed at improving transparency, admission processes, and examination standards.

The appointment has already generated reactions across the education sector, with students, parents, and stakeholders closely monitoring what the new leadership could mean for the future of UTME and tertiary admissions in Nigeria.

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JAMB plays a critical role in Nigeria’s higher education system, conducting examinations for millions of candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education annually.

Professor Aina’s appointment is also expected to shape ongoing conversations around examination integrity, digital innovation, and reforms within the country’s admission system.

Further details regarding the appointment and official handover arrangements are expected to be communicated by relevant authorities.

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