The Federal Government has digitised the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates, ending the need for applicants to visit the Federal Ministry of Education in person.

The reform, announced by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, is aimed at making certificate verification faster, more transparent and accessible to applicants in Nigeria and abroad.

Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire credential evaluation and authentication process online through the Ministry’s dedicated platform.

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said the move forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to him, the automated system will reduce bureaucratic delays while strengthening the credibility and integrity of Nigeria’s academic certification process.

The platform will also provide institutions, employers and other relevant stakeholders with a more structured mechanism for verifying academic qualifications.

The Ministry said the initiative is part of its efforts to modernise education governance, improve efficiency and deliver more convenient, citizen-focused services.

Applicants seeking credential evaluation and authentication can access the official platform at essverify.education.gov.ng, while enquiries can be sent to ess1@education.gov.ng. (Guardian)