The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Segun Aina, has unveiled a development agenda aimed at consolidating the Board’s achievements and positioning it as Africa’s most trusted, innovative and accessible assessment and admissions institution.
Prof. Aina unveiled the agenda after formally assuming office as the Registrar of the Board.
Professor Aina described his assumption of duty as both “a homecoming and a solemn responsibility,” pledging to build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, through innovation, stronger institutional systems and a renewed commitment to excellent service delivery.
Presenting his strategic blueprint titled “JAMB 2031: Building Trust, Reducing Trauma”, Prof Aina said the five-year developmental agenda (2026–2031) is designed around Project 2:5:7 two strategic objectives, five enduring pillars and seven flagship initiatives to transform the Board into a globally respected institution driven by technology, integrity and stakeholder confidence.
According to him, the agenda is anchored on JAMB’s statutory mandate of providing fair, credible, secure and equitable access to tertiary education through transparent registration, credible assessments and merit-based placement of qualified candidates.
Prof. Aina reaffirmed his vision of making JAMB Africa’s most trusted, innovative and accessible assessment and admissions institution, emphasizing that the Board’s credibility would continue to rest on robust systems, institutional values and enduring partnerships rather than individuals.
The Registrar explained that the agenda would be implemented through five enduring pillars, each carefully designed to strengthen the institution and improve the experience of candidates and other stakeholders.
To translate the agenda into measurable outcomes, Prof Aina also announced seven flagship initiatives that would be pursued over the next five years.
These include a comprehensive independent technology review of JAMB’s infrastructure; attainment of ISO 27001 Information Security Certification; development of a unified JAMB Mobile App; strategic communication and brand repositioning; establishment of a unified customer service platform; implementation of a paperless enterprise-wide digital administration system; and enhanced staff welfare and capacity development.
According to the Registrar, these initiatives are intended to make JAMB more responsive, digitally integrated, secure and efficient while improving public confidence in the Board’s operations.
People-Centred Leadership.
Prof Aina stressed that while technology would remain at the heart of JAMB’s transformation, people would remain its greatest asset.
He noted that every registration represents the aspirations of a young Nigerian and the sacrifices of parents and guardians, assuring candidates and stakeholders that his administration would continue to simplify processes, improve communication and ensure that fairness, transparency and integrity remain the hallmarks of the Board.
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