The Federal Government has fully automated the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates, eliminating the need for applicants to visit the Federal Ministry of Education physically.
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the initiative is part of the government’s digital transformation agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire certificate evaluation and authentication process online through the Ministry’s dedicated platform.
According to Alausa, the reform is aimed at reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, speeding up processing, improving transparency and making the service more accessible to Nigerians and applicants both within and outside the country.
He added that the initiative would strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system while allowing 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 provide citizen-centred services.
Applicants can access the official credential evaluation and authentication platform at essverify.education.gov.ng, while enquiries can be sent to ess1@education.gov.ng
