The Federal Government has fully automated the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates, ending the need for applicants to visit the Federal Ministry of Education physically.
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as a major step towards digitalising education administration in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The automation of the academic credential evaluation and authentication process is a major step in our digital transformation agenda. It will make the process faster, more transparent and more accessible to Nigerians and applicants around the world,” Alausa said.
Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire credential evaluation and authentication process online through the Ministry’s dedicated platform, eliminating several bureaucratic bottlenecks associated with physical applications.
The Ministry said the reform would accelerate processing, improve transparency and make the service more convenient for Nigerians and applicants seeking verification of their academic qualifications from within and outside the country.
According to the minister, the initiative will also strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system by providing institutions, employers and other stakeholders with a more structured and reliable mechanism for verifying qualifications.
Alausa reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging technology to modernise education governance, improve institutional efficiency and deliver more citizen-centred services.
Applicants seeking academic credential evaluation and authentication are advised to access the Ministry’s official platform at essverify.education.gov.ng, while enquiries can be directed to ess1@education.gov.ng.
The statement was signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.
