Stakeholders have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Prof. Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing it as another bold statement of confidence in young Nigerians’ excellence.
They also commended him for entrusting one of Nigeria’s most critical educational institutions to a 40-year-old scholar, technocrat, and examination systems expert.
However, the appointment has generated widespread conversation across the education, policy, and technology sectors, not merely because of Aina’s age, but because of the depth of expertise, institutional experience, and reform credentials he brings to the role at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s education system.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had noted that Aina’s appointment underscores the administration’s belief in merit-driven leadership and the importance of positioning forward-thinking professionals in strategic public offices.
“President Tinubu remains committed to building institutions that are efficient, transparent, and future-ready. Prof. Segun Aina’s appointment reflects the administration’s confidence in his exceptional academic background, technological expertise, and deep understanding of Nigeria’s examination ecosystem,” he had said.
The President believes national development requires “a deliberate blend of experience, innovation, and generational inclusion.
“This administration recognises that many young Nigerians are already demonstrating world-class competence across sectors. The President will continue to identify and empower capable professionals who can drive meaningful reforms and deliver measurable impact for the country,” Onanuga further stated.