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BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor as New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly approved the appointment of a 39-year-old professor as the new Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), marking a significant leadership change in Nigeria’s tertiary admission regulatory body.

The appointment, which is part of ongoing reforms in the education sector, is aimed at strengthening efficiency, transparency, and digital transformation within JAMB’s operations. The new registrar, described as a young academic with strong research and administrative background, is expected to bring innovation to the examination body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Although official details on the identity of the appointee and the date of resumption are yet to be fully disclosed, the development has already generated widespread public interest due to the appointee’s relatively young age compared to past JAMB heads, who are typically senior professors and education administrators.

Stakeholders in the education sector have begun reacting to the announcement, with many expressing optimism that a younger leadership could modernize examination processes, improve credibility, and reduce operational bottlenecks in Nigeria’s admission system.

JAMB, established in 1978, plays a critical role in regulating entry into tertiary institutions across the country, making the position of Registrar one of the most influential roles in Nigeria’s education system.

More updates are expected as the Federal Government releases official confirmation and full details of the appointment.