New JAMB Registrar Aina Declares War on Exam Fraud, Pledges Student-Centred Reforms

ABUJA, Nigeria- The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor Segun Aina, has pledged to intensify the fight against examination malpractice while building a more transparent, technology-driven and student-focused admissions system.

Speaking during his assumption of office following the handover by immediate past Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede on Friday, Aina described his appointment as “a solemn call to serve” and promised to uphold integrity, fairness and accountability in leading one of Nigeria’s most critical public institutions.

“Leadership is not measured only by how we assume office, but also by how we prepare others to succeed,” he said.

“Our purpose is simple—to strengthen the trust Nigerians place in this institution and reduce the stress, uncertainty and anxiety experienced by our customers,” he stated.

Aina declared zero tolerance for examination malpractice, warning individuals involved in impersonation, certificate forgery, cybercrime, bribery, identity theft, CBT centre compromise and other fraudulent practices that JAMB would intensify enforcement.

“Your business is in the wrong institution,” he warned those seeking to undermine the integrity of the nation’s examination process.

While emphasising integrity, Aina also promised to make JAMB more responsive to candidates and parents by improving customer service, simplifying registration processes, strengthening communication channels and deploying technology to enhance service delivery.

Addressing JAMB employees, the registrar pledged to provide leadership that encourages innovation, rewards excellence and promotes professionalism.

“The future of JAMB will not be built from the office of the registrar alone. It will be built by thousands of dedicated public servants choosing every day to do ordinary things extraordinarily well,” he said.

Speaking directly to candidates, he urged them to reject examination malpractice and embrace diligence and integrity.

“Never allow anyone to convince you that integrity does not matter. Never believe that shortcuts are a substitute for preparation,” he advised.

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