FG Automates Academic Certificate Verification, Ends Physical Visits to Education Ministry

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, 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 credential evaluation and authentication process online, a move the ministry said would reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, speed up processing and improve transparency.

Alausa said the reform would also strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system while providing institutions, employers and other stakeholders with a structured platform to verify qualifications.

He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to leveraging technology to modernise education governance, improve efficiency and provide more 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.