By Ebunoluwa Ololade, JKNewsMedia Reporter
PROTECTION OF the integrity of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will remain the foremost priority of its new Registrar, Segun Aina, as he assumes office with a commitment to strengthen transparency, fairness and service delivery.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that Aina, a professor of computer engineering, made the pledge on Friday during his formal handover ceremony at JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja.
He said integrity remains the cornerstone of every credible institution, stressing that technological advancement and operational efficiency lose their value without trust and transparency.
“Ladies and gentlemen, 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,” Aina said.
“That is why the first commitment of my stewardship is simple: we shall protect the integrity of JAMB with everything the law permits.
“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 said his administration would leave no room for examination malpractice and admission related fraud.
He warned examination malpractice operators, impersonators, certificate forgers, cybercriminals and corrupt officials that the Board would intensify efforts to expose and prosecute offenders through technology, intelligence gathering and stronger institutional oversight.
He said preserving the sanctity of examinations is about protecting opportunities for hardworking and deserving candidates.
The new registrar added that JAMB would strengthen collaboration with security agencies and relevant stakeholders to combat emerging forms of examination fraud while adopting global best practices to safeguard its systems against abuse.
He said every admission secured through dishonest means deprives a qualified candidate of a legitimate opportunity and pledged that JAMB would remain committed to fairness and merit.
Aina also outlined plans to improve service delivery by simplifying procedures, enhancing communication channels and deploying technology to improve efficiency and reduce the anxiety associated with examination registration, admissions and other JAMB services.
He said his vision is to build a more transparent, accessible and citizen focused institution where users receive timely information and professional support.
According to him, candidates and parents should experience confidence rather than frustration whenever they interact with the Board.
Aina described JAMB as an institution that shapes the future of millions of young Nigerians by providing access to higher education and opportunities for advancement.
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing him and pledged to justify the confidence placed in him through diligent service and unwavering commitment to the public interest.
He also acknowledged the support of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and pledged to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Education to advance reforms in the education sector.
Aina also paid tribute to former JAMB registrars Michael Saidu Angulu, Mohammed Abubakar, Bello Salim, Dibu Ojerinde and his immediate predecessor, Is haq Oloyede, saying their contributions helped shape the Board.
He commended Oloyede for his leadership, reform initiatives and efforts to strengthen public confidence in JAMB.
JKNewsMedia.com also reports that the new registrar said the smooth transition reflected institutional continuity and professionalism, adding that effective leadership is measured not only by achievements in office but also by preparing successors for sustained progress.
Reflecting on his appointment, Aina said it marked a full circle moment, recalling that he served at JAMB as a National Youth Service Corps member nearly two decades ago.
He said returning to lead the institution was both humbling and inspiring and pledged to build on its achievements while positioning it to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
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