Fake Academic Certificates: Education Ministry Announces Full Automation Of Academic Certificate Evaluation And Authentication

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

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa explained that the initiative is a major step in the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda.

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

According to the Minister in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations of ministry, “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.

He urged applicants to use the official credential evaluation and authentication platform at essverify.education.gov.ng and direct enquiries to ess1@education.gov.ng.