The Federal Government has introduced a fully automated system for the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates, allowing applicants to complete the process online without visiting the Federal Ministry of Education physically.
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the development as part of efforts to simplify access to government services and reduce delays associated with the traditional process.
Under the new system, applicants can submit their requests and complete the credential evaluation and authentication process through the Ministry’s dedicated online platform.
Education Minister, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the initiative represents an important step in the Federal Government’s digital transformation programme and is aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the Ministry, the automated system is designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, speed up processing and improve transparency in academic credential verification.
The system is also expected to make the service more accessible to Nigerians and applicants living outside the country.
How to evaluate and authenticate your academic certificate online
Applicants who need the Federal Ministry of Education to evaluate or authenticate their academic credentials can follow these steps:
1. Visit the official online platform
Go to the Federal Ministry of Education’s dedicated credential evaluation and authentication platform:
ESS Credential Verification Platform
2. Begin the credential verification process
Applicants should use the platform to initiate their academic credential evaluation or authentication request and provide the information required by the Ministry.
3. Complete the application online
The new system allows applicants to complete the process electronically, eliminating the previous need to visit the Ministry’s offices physically for the service.
Applicants should ensure that the information and academic credential details submitted through the platform are accurate.
4. Track the evaluation or authentication process
The automated platform is intended to make the process more structured and transparent, allowing requests to be handled electronically rather than relying on physical submissions and visits.
5. Contact the Ministry for enquiries
Applicants who require clarification about the process can contact the Federal Ministry of Education through:
Email: ess1@education.gov.ng
Why the Federal Government introduced the online system
The Ministry said the automation is aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays and making academic certificate verification more convenient.
It is also expected to strengthen the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s academic certification system.
Beyond individual applicants, the system will provide a more structured way for institutions, employers and other stakeholders to verify academic qualifications.
Dr Alausa said the Ministry would continue to use technology to modernise education governance, improve institutional efficiency and provide services centred on the needs of citizens.
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