FG BEGINS ONLINE VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE, ENDS PHYSICAL VISITS TO EDUCATION MINISTRY
FG BEGINS ONLINE VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE, ENDS PHYSICAL VISITS TO EDUCATION MINISTRY
Bisi Akingbade
The Federal Ministry of Education has ended the physical automation of academic credentials and started online evaluation and authentication of the same, eliminating the need for applicants to visit the Ministry physically.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said the initiative is a major step in the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire credential evaluation and authentication process online through the Ministry’s dedicated platform. The reform is designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, accelerate processing, improve transparency and provide more convenient services to Nigerians and applicants within and outside the country.
According to the press statement made available to the public by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, Dr. Alausa explained that the initiative will 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.