FG begins online verification of academic certificates, ends in-person visits
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced full automation of academic certificate evaluation and authentication, including eliminating the need for applicants to visit the ministry physically.
The minister of education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative was a major step in the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda which aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
A statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the ministry, Folasade Boriowo, said the system was for the applicants to complete the entire credential evaluation.
“Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire credential evaluation and authentication process online through the ministry’s dedicated platform,” he said.
He stated that the reform was designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, accelerate processing, improve transparency and provide more convenient services to Nigerians and applicants within and outside the country.
Mr Alausa added that the initiative would strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system while enabling institutions, employers and other stakeholders to verify qualifications through a more structured and reliable process.
The minister reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to using technology to modernise education governance, improve institutional efficiency and deliver citizen-centred services.
“Applicants are advised to use the official credential evaluation and authentication platform at essverify.education.gov.ng and direct enquiries to ess1@education.gov.ng,”he stated.
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