The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the full automation of academic certificate evaluation and authentication, removing the requirement for applicants to visit the Ministry in person.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said the initiative is a key component of 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.
In a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the reform is aimed at reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, speeding up processing, improving transparency, and providing more convenient services to Nigerians at home and abroad.
Dr. Alausa explained that the automation will strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system and enable institutions, employers and other stakeholders to verify qualifications through a more structured and reliable process.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging technology to modernise education governance, improve institutional efficiency and deliver citizen-centred services.
Applicants are advised to access the official credential evaluation and authentication platform at http://essverify.education.gov.ng. Enquiries can be sent to ess1@education.gov.ng.
