Mixed reactions from Nigerians have trailed the appointment of Segun Aina by President Bola Tinubu as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure ends on July 31, 2026.
Segun Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a renowned academic and systems engineering expert with extensive experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure, and public sector reform.
The Presidency said this exposure shaped his long-standing contributions to examination reform and institutional systems optimisation.
Tinubu expressed confidence that the new registrar would deploy his experience and technical expertise to consolidate the achievements of his predecessor and further reposition JAMB for greater efficiency and innovation.
However, Nigerians have reacted to the appointment and shared their thoughts on the development.
An X user with the handle @opeyemi_bodunde congratulated Segun Aina, stating that “education remains a pathway to greatness. Take the bold step of pursuing a degree, a master’s degree, or a PhD, regardless of the stage you are in, and strive for excellence in your field.”
@Latunjibello tweeted, “Congratulations to him, and I am pretty sure he will excel.”
@Mr_Galadima congratulated Aina and urged him to “consider making JAMB scores valid for two years (maybe 250 and above). Finally, also cut down fees where applicable.”
Another user, @afobaba24, disagreed with the appointment, urging the president to prioritize security instead of the JAMB registrar appointment, saying: “People are being kidnapped, yet Tinubu is focused on appointing someone to a position that doesn’t even require much attention. Is the role of JAMB registrar really so critical that it demands this level of priority? It’s frustrating. At the end of the day, though, I hold the people accountable for voting these leaders into power.”
Another user, @Adeniyi17827561, said “hope irregularities experienced in the last two years will no longer repeat themselves”, urging Aina to distinguish himself as an incorruptible individual.
Also, @wxyzpqrst expressed high expectations from Aina’s qualifications and experience, adding: “Please don’t disappoint. Godspeed.”
Another user, @hussainnasir251 wished Aina success and prayed he takes it higher than where his predecessor left it, congratulating the professor.
However, some Nigerians shared different perspectives.
@GoodluckDc301 believes the present administration “holds the highest level of nepotism this country has ever seen!!! It has never been this bad!!! All key appointments in the country are all from his tribe!”
Another X user @iOccupyNigeria tweeted, “Only Yoruba people dey eligible and available. Well done,” echoing sentiments that another Yoruba appointee replaced a predecessor from the same ethnic group, despite calls for national inclusion.
@Aminu2010A criticized the appointment process, saying: “With just 15 years of experience, where are those with over thirty or more years of experience in service? He was just handpicked and appointed, not following due process.”
