Mixed reactions from Nigerians have trailed the appointment of Segun Aina by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday as the new registrar of the Joint admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure ends on July 31, 2026.
Professor 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 the exposure shaped his long-standing contributions to examination reform and institutional systems optimisation.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that the new registrar would deploy his experience and technical expertise to consolidate on the achievements recorded by his predecessor and further reposition JAMB for greater efficiency and innovation.
However, Nigerians have reacted to the appointment and shared their thought on this.
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.”
@afobaba24 disagreed with the appointment, urging the president to take security as the top priority 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 of X @Adeniyi17827561, “hope the irregularities experienced in the last 2 years will no longer repeat itself,” urging Aina to distinguish himself as an incorruptible individual.
Also, a user with the name @wxyzpqrst expected great expectations from Aina’s qualifications and experience, adding that “Please don’t disappoint. Godspeed.”
Another user, @hussainnasir251 wish Aina success and “prays he takes it higher from where his predecessor got us. Congratulations Prof”
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,” backing @oloksonDeminent reaction of “another Yoruba man replacing a Yoruba who has occupied the position since 2016, yet the same government keeps preaching national inclusion. I am not even doubting Segun Aina’s competence, but there are many equally qualified Nigerians like him from other tribes and regions too.”
@Aminu2010A Slammed the presidency for not appointing those above 115 years of experience “With just 15 years of experience, where are those that with over thirty or more years of experience in service? He was just handpicked and appointed, not following due process.”
By Olufemi Damilola
