FG AUTOMATES ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION, ELIMINATES PHYSICAL VISITS TO EDUCATION MINISTRY

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRESS RELEASE

8 SEPTEMBER 2026

FG AUTOMATES ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION, ELIMINATES PHYSICAL VISITS TO EDUCATION MINISTRY

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the full automation of academic certificate evaluation and authentication, eliminating the need for applicants to visit the Ministry physically.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said the initiative is a major step in 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. The reform is designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, accelerate processing, improve transparency and provide more convenient services to Nigerians and applicants within and outside the country.

Dr. Alausa explained that the initiative will strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system while enabling 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 deliver citizen-centred services.

Applicants are advised to use the official credential evaluation and authentication platform at http://essverify.education.gov.ng and direct enquiries to ess1@education.gov.ng.

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations