Edo State Government has launched EdoCert, a digital platform for certificate issuance and verification for students across the state.
The launch is in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to enhance certificate generation and verification in Edo State.
Confirming the launch of the unique EdoCert innovation solution, the Commissioner for Education, Honourable Dr. Joan Oviawe expressed delight at the milestone.
“We are very excited about this milestone and the long-term of this digitalization effort on our commitment to improving learning delivery across the state.
“I am glad to mention that certificates issued from 2019 to date will now be available online and accessible with students’ IDs and various identification codes of the students, and the certificates will be digitally verifiable.
“This effort will significantly improve learning outcomes in the state and serve as a model for other states and countries in Africa to adopt. Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for supporting the initiative, EdoDiDA the Edo state data agency, Data Science Nigeria the implementing partner for the project,” she said.
In addition, the CEO of Data Science Nigeria, Dr Bayo Adekanmbi, said that the team is excited about the possibilities of DiCert, a digital public good in how citizens can easily access basic services like academic credentialing.
“For Edo State and other states that will adopt this strategic social investment, DiCert will expedite access to education certificates, eliminating costs associated with delays and unverifiable credentials, such as lost academic opportunities and missed scholarships.
“It will also offer instant verification for educational institutions and employers while enhancing the credibility of the learning delivery system,” he said.
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