The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Segun Aina, has declared that safeguarding the integrity of the examination body will be the defining focus of his administration, promising a tough crackdown on examination malpractice, admission fraud and other forms of academic corruption.
Speaking on Friday during his official handover ceremony at JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Aina said public trust in the Board would remain non-negotiable, stressing that integrity is the bedrock upon which every credible institution is built.
“Trust is not built by speeches; it is built by decisions, by the choices we make when no one is watching, by the standards we refuse to compromise and by the value that every Nigerian can place in the fairness of this institution,” he said.
According to him, “the first commitment of my stewardship is simple: we shall protect the integrity of JAMB with everything the law permits.”
He warned that technology and operational efficiency would become meaningless if not anchored on transparency and accountability.
“Integrity is not merely one of our values; it is the foundation upon which every other achievement rests. Without integrity, technology becomes a tool for manipulation; without integrity, efficiency loses its meaning; without integrity, public confidence disappears,” Aina added.
The new registrar vowed to wage an aggressive battle against examination malpractice syndicates, impersonators, certificate forgers, cybercriminals and corrupt officials seeking to compromise Nigeria’s tertiary admission process.
He said JAMB would deploy advanced technology, intelligence gathering and stronger institutional oversight to detect, expose and prosecute offenders, while strengthening collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders to tackle emerging threats.
Aina maintained that every fraudulent admission unlawfully deprives a deserving candidate of an opportunity, insisting that the Board would remain uncompromising in promoting fairness, merit and transparency.
Beyond tackling examination fraud, the registrar promised to improve service delivery by simplifying registration and admission processes, strengthening communication with candidates and institutions, and deploying technology to reduce delays and frustrations.
He said his vision is to build a more transparent, accessible and citizen-focused JAMB where candidates and parents can access timely information and professional support with confidence.
Describing JAMB as one of Nigeria’s most strategic education institutions, Aina thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing him to lead the Board and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him through diligent service.
He also expressed appreciation to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and pledged to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Education to deepen reforms in the education sector.
Aina paid tribute to former JAMB registrars, including pioneer Registrar Michael Saidu Angulu, Mohammed Abubakar, Bello Salim, Dibu Ojerinde and his immediate predecessor, Is-haq Oloyede, whom he credited with transforming JAMB into one of Nigeria’s most respected public institutions.
He particularly praised Oloyede for his reform-driven leadership and efforts to strengthen public confidence in the examination body, describing the seamless transition as evidence of institutional continuity and professionalism.
Reflecting on his appointment, Aina described it as a “full-circle moment,” recalling that he had served at JAMB as a National Youth Service Corps member nearly two decades ago before returning to head the institution.
He pledged to build on the Board’s achievements while positioning it to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
