The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, has unveiled a five-pillar strategic agenda designed to accelerate the Board’s digital transformation while building on the reforms and institutional progress achieved over the last decade.
Professor Aina, who recently succeeded Professor Is-haq Oloyede following the completion of his two-term tenure, said the initiative is aimed at positioning JAMB as Africa’s leading institution for credible, innovative and accessible examinations and admissions.
Speaking during his first official engagement as Registrar, Aina described his appointment as both “a homecoming and a solemn responsibility,” promising to strengthen the Board through innovation, efficient institutional systems and improved service delivery. He officially assumed office after being appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was formally handed over the leadership of the Board during a ceremony at JAMB headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, on Friday.
On Monday, the Registrar presented his strategic roadmap, titled JAMB 2031: Building Trust, Reducing Trauma, which outlines the Board’s development plan for 2026 to 2031. The framework is built around Project 2:5:7, comprising two strategic objectives, five core pillars and seven flagship initiatives aimed at transforming JAMB into a globally respected, technology-driven institution.
According to Aina, the blueprint aligns with JAMB’s statutory responsibility of ensuring fair, transparent and merit-based access to tertiary education through credible registration, assessment and placement processes.
He noted that his administration would prioritise the development of enduring institutional systems while ensuring that integrity, innovation and public confidence remain central to the Board’s operations.
In a statement issued in Abuja by JAMB’s Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the first pillar, Integrity, focuses on strengthening institutional credibility through internationally recognised standards such as ISO 27001 Information Security Certification, independent technology assessments and transparent systems that promote accountability.
The second pillar, Service, seeks to improve the experience of candidates and other stakeholders by delivering more responsive services, enhancing communication and promoting continuous engagement with parents, educational institutions and the general public.
The third pillar, Governance, is designed to strengthen institutional management through improved performance monitoring, better contract administration, increased operational resilience and stronger internal accountability.
Under the fourth pillar, Technology, Aina said JAMB would expand its in-house digital infrastructure by deploying scalable platforms for mobile services, web applications, artificial intelligence, data analytics and printing systems to enhance decision-making and overall service delivery.
The fifth pillar, Partnerships, will focus on strengthening collaboration with financial institutions, fintech companies, educational organisations and international partners to drive innovation, improve service delivery and create greater opportunities for stakeholders.
To support the implementation of the agenda, the Registrar announced seven flagship initiatives to be executed over the next five years. These include an independent review of JAMB’s technology infrastructure, the attainment of ISO 27001 Information Security Certification, the development of a unified JAMB mobile application, strategic communication and brand repositioning, the establishment of a unified customer service platform, the adoption of a paperless enterprise-wide digital administration system, and enhanced staff welfare and capacity development programmes.
Aina expressed confidence that these initiatives would make the Board more efficient, secure, digitally integrated and responsive while strengthening public trust in its operations.
He emphasised that although technology would remain at the centre of JAMB’s transformation agenda, people would continue to be its greatest asset.
“Every registration represents the aspirations of a young Nigerian and the sacrifices of parents and guardians,” he said, assuring candidates and stakeholders of his commitment to simplifying processes, improving communication and upholding fairness, transparency and integrity across all aspects of the Board’s operations.
He also encouraged members of staff to embrace innovation, professionalism and teamwork, stressing that sustainable institutions are built by individuals united by shared values and a common vision.
Professor Aina reaffirmed his commitment to building stronger institutional systems that will endure beyond individual leadership while positioning JAMB as a global benchmark in technology-driven examinations and admissions administration.
