No more physical verification as FG digitalises academic credential process

The Federal Government has announced that the entire process of authenticating and evaluating academic credentials has moved online and physical visits to the Ministry of Education are no longer required.

The Federal Ministry of Education made the announcement on Thursday, with its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, explaining that the move is part of the government’s broader push toward digital transformation.

According to her, the reform is designed to improve data management, strengthen the integrity of academic records, and enhance public service delivery.

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“The Federal Ministry of Education has fully automated the process for the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials as part of efforts to promote transparency, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery,” the statement read.

According to the statement, applicants are now required to complete registration and upload necessary documents via the ministry’s official verification portal at essverify.education.gov.ng.

Institutions are also expected to transmit transcripts directly to the ministry through designated official email channels, specifically [email protected].

The ministry emphasised that physical visits to its offices for verification purposes are no longer required under the new arrangement.

Officials noted that the fully digital process is expected to reduce delays, simplify procedures, and improve the credibility and reliability of academic credential verification across the country.