The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its plan to digitalise the authentication and evaluation of all academic credentials.
The Ministry of Education made this disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday, by Boriowo Folasade, its Director, Press and Public Relations.
According to Folashade, the full automation of the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, improve data management, and enhance public service delivery.
Folashade stated that this new initiative aligns with the Ministry’s commitment to the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and its resolve to deploy modern technology to improve efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support evidence-based policy decisions within the education sector.
“With the introduction of the new system, all applications for authentication and evaluation of academic credentials will now be processed strictly online through the Ministry’s official verification portal,” Folashade noted.
In addition, all applicants seeking authentication or evaluation of academic credentials must register and upload all relevant supporting documents via the official portal, essverify.education.gov.ng.
Also, applicants are required to contact their respective awarding institutions and request that their academic transcripts be forwarded directly from the institutions’ official email addresses to: [email protected] for verification and processing.
Further inquiries on the new process can be directed via email to: [email protected].
“The Ministry wishes to emphasise that applicants are no longer required to visit the Federal Ministry of Education for physical verification, as the entire process will now be conducted electronically.
“This transition to a fully automated platform is expected to simplify procedures, reduce processing time, and further strengthen the integrity and credibility of academic credential verification in Nigeria.
“All applicants are therefore advised to strictly comply with the outlined guidelines to ensure the smooth and timely processing of their applications,” Folashade added.