Aina, who will turn 40 in July, is expected to take over the leadership of the examination body after Oloyede completes his two-term tenure.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), replacing Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026.

Aina, who will turn 40 in July, is expected to take over the leadership of the examination body after Oloyede completes his two-term tenure.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday.

According to the statement, Aina is an academic and systems expert with experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure and institutional reforms in the public sector.