New JAMB Registrar Declares War On Exam Malpractice, Vows Tougher Crackdown
ABUJA — The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Segun Aina, on Friday vowed to wage an uncompromising war against examination malpractice, warning fraud syndicates, impersonators, certificate forgers and corrupt operators that their business is in the wrong institution.
Speaking during the formal handover ceremony at the JAMB National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Aina pledged to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admission process by deploying every lawful technological, administrative and investigative measure to detect, deter and prosecute offenders. He also promised to build a more transparent, customer-focused and technology-driven examination body that would inspire greater confidence among millions of candidates, parents and tertiary institutions across the country. The new registrar said integrity would remain the cornerstone of his administration and stated that every admission secured through fraud amounts to the theft of opportunity, hope and the future of Nigeria.
He said JAMB would deepen collaboration with security and law enforcement agencies while investing in stronger technologies and global best practices to stay ahead of fraudsters. He added that the future belongs to those who prepare, not those who cheat, and that every fraudulent admission secured through malpractice is a place stolen from an honest Nigerian. Prof. Aina, who assumed office following the successful tenure of his predecessor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, described JAMB as far more than an examination body, saying it represents the bridge between aspiration and opportunity for millions of young Nigerians.
He assured candidates and parents that his administration would work to reduce the stress, uncertainty and anxiety associated with JAMB’s services by simplifying processes, improving communication, strengthening customer support and modernising service delivery.
He also thanked the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for his commitment to educational reforms and pledged close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education to strengthen Nigeria’s education system. Paying tribute to former Registrars of JAMB, including Michael Saidu Angulu, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Prof. Bello Salim, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde and Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Aina credited them with laying the solid institutional foundation upon which the board stands today. He particularly commended Oloyede for strengthening JAMB’s credibility and ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. Reflecting on his personal journey, Aina recalled serving at JAMB as a National Youth Service Corps member nearly two decades ago, describing his appointment as registrar as a homecoming.
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