From Moshood Karim
The Edo State Ministry of Education has officially launched EdoSet, a ground-breaking digital platform for the generation and verification of educational certificates.
The launch event was a significant milestone in the State’s on-going efforts to modernise and secure educational records.
Speaking at the event, the Edo State Commissioner for education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, highlighted the persistent challenges in record-keeping within the education sector, stressing the importance of reliable and accessible educational certificates.
“One of the biggest challenges in the education sector is record keeping,” Dr. Oviawe stated.
“With the launch of EdoSet, educational certificates are now globally accessible, and each certificate will come with a QR code to ensure authenticity. This means they cannot be falsified.”
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Akin-longe Ojo, also addressed the participants, expressing gratitude to the partners involved in the project. He noted that Edo State has consistently been at the forefront of societal development and innovation, underscoring the importance of such initiatives in driving progress.
A representative from Data Science Nigeria, a key partner in the project, affirmed that access to educational certificates in Edo State has now been fully automated, streamlining the process for students and institutions alike.
Participants were later shown a video demonstration by an official from the Edo Digital Data Agency (EDOGIDA) on how to download educational certificates using the new platform.
In addition to the launch of EdoSet, the Former Functional Permanent Secretary, Ero Ugiagbe, presented the harmonised academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session, as schools across the State prepare for resumption.
The event concluded with a question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to engage directly with officials and gain further insights into the new system.
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