How to Authenticate your Documents at the Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs in Nigeria

[@Jenny-ac111]

Wow! Thank you for this wonderful information. I do hear about authentication of documents, never knew it was this easy. You just gained a subscripber🎉. The only challenge is that the fact that one has to travel to Abuja for it

[@Dinmajulie]

Thank you. I'm glad my video was explanatory. Yeah, unfortunately, it's done in abuja.

[@ogidioluadegbenro5728]

Did the country of study also sign on photocopy or original? Cause if they sign on original and the admission decline, can one also use it for other county legalisation?

[@ogidioluadegbenro5728]

@@kalcaffrey5526 Pls kindly share more detail information about this new development..

[@johnabraham5639]

Very informative and iseful video my best wishes

[@Dinmajulie]

Thank you

[@maduakocajethankelechi3231]

Good job

[@Dinmajulie]

Thanks

[@JNIM999]

Just subbed

[@doneymore]

Thanks for this content

[@Dinmajulie]

Any time!

[@amarachinwangwu388]

Nice one. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dinmajulie]

Thanks for watching!

[@chinaecheremstephen9669]

I have some questions to ask Ma; 1. Does authentication and legalization have a limit, like can one authenticate and legalize his/her documents this year and then begin the admission process by next year? 2. What are they documents needed to be authenticated by MOE and MOFA

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, to your number one question. I mentioned documents needed for that in the video.

[@sticointerrior]

Very informative and Educative, thanks so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dinmajulie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MondayAisosa-by2di]

Thank you so very much, please going from benin to abuja is going to be very cost,is there any agency that could take the documents there for us?

[@Dinmajulie]

Unfortunate, no

[@Rachael4Life]

1. Can the photocopies be black and white, or does it have to be coloured photocopies? 2. How do I get English language proficiency certificate from the MOE? 3. What is eligibility letter? 4. Does authentication expire? If I authenticate now, and I intend to use it next year or even in 2 years time, would I have to re-authenticate? 5. What if I'm pursuing work and school at the same time, what purpose do I pick on the MOE website? Thanks

[@Dinmajulie]

Kindle check MOE website to confirm what type of photocopies you need. You can't get English language proficiency from MOE. Only your school registrar can do it. MOE gives an eligibility letter, ask for it, and they will direct you on how to get it.

[@Dinmajulie]

I think authentication doesn't expire, but if not, someone can prove me wrong. Pick one when you get there, you let them know and they will advice you.

[@peterobi6638]

Good job. Thank you

[@Dinmajulie]

You're welcome.

[@EPHub]

Thanks for the information. This is really informative.

[@Dinmajulie]

Thank you

[@Lawluq]

Thank you for the video. To upload transcript, i only need to upload the front page right? You know the other side of transcript is the grading system page

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, upload the front page. Nigeria has only one grading system, and MOE knows that. You will still need to go with the original copy to MOE.

[@JobMoses-t3w]

Hello! Thanks so much for your videos. They are very detailed and informative. I combined my WAEC and GCE results to get the required 5 credits in English and Mathematics. My concerns and anxiety right now are; 1. Will the MOE and MFA authenticate my combined result, and how much will it cost for both if there is a possibility? 2. For the combined O level result, I already have my original WAEC but I don't have my GCE original yet. Will the MOE and MFA authenticate it? 3. Which required WAEC subjects are needed for the Nursing Degree Program in Poland? 4. Since I have an age declaration affidavit attached to my WAEC and GCE results, Will the Polish Embassy in Abuja charge me 90 Euros for these three documents?

[@Dinmajulie]

1. I don't have any idea on the results combination. 2. You must have original cert. 3. Science subjects 4. No idea

[@damilolaayodele6125]

Abuja???? From lagos to Abuja chaii nawa oooo God help us

[@Dinmajulie]

Unfortunately, yes. Both ministries are in abuja.

[@nurudeenwayma3754]

Woww kovw your presentation. Have two questions pls. 1. Can commissioner of oath authenticate documents? 2. When applying to a School, can you submit the documents and when u get a offer then you go for the authentication and LEGALISATION process.... Thanks sist

[@Dinmajulie]

Thanks very much. 1. No. Authentication of Documents for Study is done by the Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs. I think some countries accept documents that are notarized by a Commissioner of Oath. You just have to inquire about the country you want to go to. 2. Some schools accept the documents and give you a conditional offer letter that requests your authenticated documents. Though the time might be short to submit it. So it's advisable that you authenticate before or while applying for admission.

[@babatundeadeleke5497]

Thanks for the eye opening content. Can a student copy of transcript be used for authentication and legaalization ?

[@Dinmajulie]

Original copy is needed

[@anim3kage]

Thank you for this information. I have a question though. Do I need to photocopy the authenticated documents before going to the embassy for legalization? I’m asking cos if I need to go to the embassy of a 2nd country for legalization, won’t the fact that a different country’s legalization stamp is on my authenticated document be bad?

[@Dinmajulie]

You can photocopy it, but I'm not sure if they will accept photocopy. I don't think there's anything bad if a country’s stamps on the document used for another. It's just like our intl passport being stamped by different countries. The necessary thing is that there should be a space for the new stamp. To be safe, have photocopies of the document.

[@anim3kage]

@@Dinmajulie Thank you very much for this reply🙏🏾

[@amirprime44]

My question is how do I legalize my documents if the country does not have a consulate in Nigeria?

[@prisca1987.]

Good afternoon ma. What of if you are travelling with your family ,i.e spouse and children , is it adviceable to legalize both your documents and your dependants documents at the same time?

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, it advisable you do that of your spouse. MOE authenticates academic documents only, while MOFA authenticates every documents including marriage certificates, academics, etc. As for children, if they have WAEC, MOE will authenticate it, but you have to buy a scratch card for it. Authenticate documents you think will be necessary when you get to the country.

[@nwachukwuchima312]

From the list of documents, the transcript is not listed for selection, pls how do I pay for the transcript and do we select eligibility letter

[@Dinmajulie]

Just sybmit the transcript any folder. Eligibility letter, not compulsory

[@nwachukwuchima]

Please what if I only have the HND statement of result with transcript and PGD To whom it may concern, can it be verified

[@Dinmajulie]

No, I doubt if that is acceptable.

[@favourchizzy1134]

Your videos are so helpful, thanks.Please do I have to pay for the documents at the ministry of education website or pay some ministry of revenue at

[@favourchizzy1134]

I meant to ask how to make payment for the documents I want to authenticate at the revenue office,is it at their website or I will pay for every at ministry of education

[@Dinmajulie]

I think the MOE is online while MOFA is at their office.

[@OgunladeKayode]

I'm having issues with the MOE website, particularly on the information interface after inputting the purpose of authentication and all. Its not loading the next page and have tried switching browsers but its still the same outcome. What can I do about it?

[@Dinmajulie]

It might be the website issue

[@raphaelfrancois1647]

Hello, thank you for this really useful video. But I have a question. Is legalisation/authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs done on the original document or on the authenticated photocopy?

[@Dinmajulie]

Your original document MUST be submitted for it.

[@raphaelfrancois1647]

@@Dinmajulie yes i Know but i want to know if the stamp will be applied on original or on authenticated copy

[@AtayeseAfricanTV]

Also, I ave unofficial copy of my university transcript but I dont know if they will accept the unofficial copy since the school cannot give me official transcript by hand

[@Dinmajulie]

Apply for your official transcript to be sent to an organisation you know someone or your place of work. That's how people get their official transcript.

[@johnadoga9765]

Very useful information, can i start the process before i gain admission??? cause i was just navigating through the ministry of Education website and they're asking for "Purpose" whether for "school" or for "work", and if it's school then one has to input the name of the institution or the name of the company if it for work purpose... what if i haven't started applying to the school before starting the process at the ministry of Education?

[@Dinmajulie]

It's not a problem. You can go ahead.

[@riannie001]

​ thank you very much ma Also...do you have an estimate on all these costs Ministry of education, foreign affairs How much should we budget...at least. I'm very far from abuja..are there companies that can do it on my behalf?

[@Dinmajulie]

No

[@oluwatimilehin-lx4ws]

Thanks for this Information. I must also say that you are beautiful. Can you please drop the link of the firm you mentioned in this video? Thanks

[@Dinmajulie]

Thank you very much. You can reach them @ [e-mail]

[@onasanadarighifua7480]

Thanks ma 🙏

[@Dinmajulie]

Welcome 😊

[@jumyusopinion]

Thanks a lot for the information Please i have a question currently i am not in Nigeria and i have all my certificates scan but my question is, can i send the scanned documents to the person to print out and help me authenticate?

[@Dinmajulie]

Original certificates are needed

[@favourchizzy1134]

I found ur video very helpful,can i authenticate and legalize laminated documents?

[@Dinmajulie]

No

[@joy_017]

Thanks for this video....is it only in Abuja its done?

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, it is

[@kalcaffrey5526]

You can do it now in any state

[@ChiomaOrah]

​@@kalcaffrey5526 please where can I do it in Lagos

[@feliciaadeniyi364]

Well done ma,as a nurse am i going to authenticate it where i school or the board of nursing Nigeria will do it for me, thank you ma

[@Dinmajulie]

You authenticate it in the Ministry of Education if you schooled in Nigeria and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

[@AbimbolaNimota]

Thanks ma.I really appreciate the information.but I tried the website but not going

[@Dinmajulie]

Which website?

[@tarimotimiyabiteigha-hs8yk]

Hiii Can you just authenticate photocopies or you must notarize them first? I heard from somewhere that you have to notarize your documents photocopies before you take it to the ministry of education

[@Dinmajulie]

They are two different things. You don't need to notarize before authenticate. You notarize photocopies while you authenticate original copies.

[@tarimotimiyabiteigha-hs8yk]

@@Dinmajulie thank you so much but you still authenticate notarized photocopies at the ministries right? Because if you want to apply for a school abroad it’s the photocopies you’ll send

[@ViolaMartins]

thank you @Dinma Julie for your time and effort in putting out this information. Do I contact my school first to send a verification letter with my documents attached to MOE, or i would have to ask MOE to send a request then my school sends the verification letter, please I am confused about which comes first. Also, how do I get the official email of MOE to my school to send the documents?

[@Dinmajulie]

These are the two official emails of MOE ess.education.gov.ng [e-mail]

[@violamartins5663]

Thank you very much, this was very helpful. God bless your works

[@melvinaogochukwu329]

Please if u have authenticated the results in 2019 will u need to authenticate it again

[@Rachael4Life]

​@@melvinaogochukwu329I'm also interested in this.

[@riannie001]

Please ma....if i did my legalization at hungarian embassy for a school in hungary and i was not admitted, now i want to apply for poland as well...and i need to legalize again at the polish embassy....is it allowed? Can my documents be legalized by different countries embassy???

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes you can

[@riannie001]

@@Dinmajulie thank you very much ma Also...do you have an estimate on all these costs Ministry of education, foreign affairs How much should we budget...at least. I'm very far from abuja..are there companies that can do it on my behalf?

[@premiumgistwithladyb1508]

Hi ma, please does MOE authenticate English proficiency letter ?

[@Dinmajulie]

MOE authenticate anything academics. If your English proficiency letter is from your school, I think they will authenticate it, but if they don't, MOFA authenticate every other document.

[@premiumgistwithladyb1508]

@@Dinmajulie ok. Thank you for the prompt response. Yes the engl prof is from my sch

[@StoriesandFacts-007]

Please i would love to ask, I did my primary/secondary school in Nigeria and my university in Kenya, so what do i do concerning the authentication, do i authenticate my waec in Nigeria and my Bsc in Kenya

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, that's exactly what you have to do.

[@veralineosuji619]

What if you you are a Nigerian, and you did your primary/ secondary school in Nigeria and your university in Benin Republic (COTONOU ). Please where will i attest my result Please

[@Dinmajulie]

You authenticate it in Cotonu

[@akinyemiodunola7220]

Hello pretty woman, actually i have student transcript with me and i heard MOE will only aunteticate official transcript,is the official one can be sent to address given to the school to send it to so i can have it and upload them on the MOE directly?

[@Dinmajulie]

Sorry, I don't understand you.

[@-Thejayjay]

It's so confusing

[@gabriel_oyibo]

Good day , quick one i have authenticated my documents since 2021 when i was in pursue of my Poland visa, now i am applying for an hungary visa do i need to authenticate it again and also i wss issued a eligibility for Poland and i am now applying for hungary

[@Dinmajulie]

Yeah, you can use it. However, I'm not too sure about eligibility letter.

[@gabriel_oyibo]

@@Dinmajulie is this eligibility letter important or I just have to submit the authenticated documents with the letter

[@favourchizzy1134]

Please mrs dimma,can I go to the ministry of educationbefore the date i chose as my appointment date

[@Dinmajulie]

It was possible then, but I'm not sure of now.

[@Grass2Grace]

For ministry of foreign affairs u pay for each page of both photocopy and original

[@Dinmajulie]

They've changed it.

[@FijanTv]

Thank you ma’am. Please, I’m traveling in a few months but for work. I want to continue my school at some point, can I go ahead to authenticate and legalize my documents even I’m not ready for school right away plus I don’t know what school I might be applying to.

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, you can!

[@-Thejayjay]

Authenticate first not legalise since you aren't sure of the admission you will get in any country.

[@Rachael4Life]

​@@DinmajulieI also have the same situation, pursuing work and study at the same time. Which one will I pick on the website. Also, for the eligibility letter, it asks for address to be sent to. Can I pick that myself, from the MOE, since I don't know the particular school yet?

[@ebenchaalbert5206]

Good evening ma. I school in Nigeria, pls. How can I get the address of ministry of Education so that my school can forward my official transcript to them. Because what I have is scanned document, they refused to give it to me and say I should provide address they will send it to. Thanks

[@Dinmajulie]

Ministry of Education headquarters Abuja

[@Dinmajulie]

Or check their website for detailed address

[@creciafoodies.5733]

Weldone ma, please ma as a married woman that is going for study route,I'm I authenticating my marriage certificate and birth certificate

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

[@Theeniadefamily]

Can someone legalize document for you if you have booked for appointment at Portugal embassy

[@Dinmajulie]

No I have not heard or seen.

[@Pc_master1]

Hello Please can I authenticate my Ghana certificate at Ghana embassy in Nigeria?

[@Dinmajulie]

Why Ghana embassy? Are you going to Ghana?

[@alongeanthonia2456]

Good evening ma Pls, how do I go about my declaration of age.

[@Dinmajulie]

If you have a birth certificate or you go to commission of population (not sure I can remember their name, but it's something population)

[@alongeanthonia2456]

@@Dinmajulie national population commission I was told, but yes I have my birth certificate

[@okechukwuotisi]

Hi did you say that the ministry of education does not authenticate the original documents?

[@Dinmajulie]

They put a seal on the original and sign on the photocopy

[@okechukwuotisi]

Thanks ,I paid someone to authenticate my documents at the ministry of education and foreign affairs but he did not photocopy any of the documents now I'm worried.

[@victordike1315]

ok

[@jnaddims1354]

Very explanatory and insightful content, I already subbed and likes. How about getting a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY from MOE

[@Dinmajulie]

Welcome on board. When you go for legalisation, ask for the certificate of eligibility. They will instruct you on how to get it.

[@jnaddims1354]

I stay in Anambra, can a friend help me get the certificate of eligibility?​@@Dinmajulie

[@Rachael4Life]

​@@Dinmajuliedo I also have to authenticate the letter of eligibility from the MOE?

[@progressmarvellous3144]

Hello ma, please my official transcript was sent to the agency i intend to use .And i have the student copy with me ,so can i upload the student copy on the MOE and pls my second question is from ur introduction apart from my school documents like bsc,neco and transcript.do i need to upload my attestation of birth on the MOE site for authentication?thank you ma

[@Dinmajulie]

You will need your official transcript for authentication.

[@Dinmajulie]

MOE authenticates only academic documents. MOFA can authenticate your birth certificate and the rest.

[@progressmarvellous3144]

@@Dinmajulie ,thank you for your response.But please how do I go about it since my school cannot give me the official copy .

[@JNIM999]

If you authenticate documents more than 6months then how do you re-authenticate?

[@Dinmajulie]

I think same process

[@BenitaAaron]

Hello good evening ma Thanks a lot for the information Pls can you authenticate two copies of the same documents and will the embassy also legalize both copies of the same document( e g Transcripts)

[@Dinmajulie]

I have no idea about that.

[@alongeanthonia2456]

What are the documents I need for PhD in Austria

[@Dinmajulie]

You authenticate the documents the school requires. Remember, MOE authenticates only academic documents while MOFA authenticates every other documents including academic documents.

[@alongeanthonia2456]

@@Dinmajulie thank you. I really 3

[@ChidimmaPeace-sx4hx]

Please can you share the link of MOE

[@Dinmajulie]

education.gov.ng/

[@debbie356]

Please can I make an appointment at the embassy so I can get a date prior to authenticating my results

[@debbie356]

Secondly I work aboard and I want my brother to help me authenticate my result. Can I legalize those authenticated documents aboard at their respective embassy?

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, I think you can.

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, but be sure that your documents will be available before time.

[@debbie356]

Thanks for the response. I appreciate it

[@Athony-hc9ir]

Does luxembourg accept Hnd for masters

[@Dinmajulie]

I have no idea, but I will research that and make a video on it. So click on the notification bell to receive an alert when I post the video.

[@sunnypraisegodwin8847]

You can issue a power of attorney

[@Dinmajulie]

I don't understand 😕

[@onasanadarighifua7480]

Ma, please can I upload my neco result instead of waec result?

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, if it's a Neco result you want to use for the application. MOE authenticates any certificate given by a school in Nigeria.

[@onasanadarighifua7480]

Good evening ma. I tried to upload my documents online at the initial stage, but was asked to pay 50k before I upload them, I don't understand....is it an error?

[@chiomaekpechi1492]

Your very pretty

[@Dinmajulie]

Thanks Chioma I appreciate💛

[@AtayeseAfricanTV]

its now 5k per page

[@Dinmajulie]

Are you serious?

[@AtayeseAfricanTV]

Yes ma

[@Dinmajulie]

Thanks for the information

[@merdaland]

Jesus!!! Naija done spoil

[@ahmadkhalidhussain2947]

5k ke, it's still 1k in the portal na

[@Fiyin_Adeyemo]

Please I heard that one has to get certification from the sch stating the certificate is authentic before going to ministry of education. Pls is this true

[@Dinmajulie]

Maybe it's a new policy. When a friend did hers, it wasn't requested.

[@Fiyin_Adeyemo]

@@Dinmajulie did she do hers this year?

[@premiumgistwithladyb1508]

I heard the same thing.. that you have to get a letter from your school.. the policies are just changing

[@mayowadada]

That's exactly what they told me at ministry of education Abuja. I travelled all the way from Lagos. Now, I sent email to my school just as they instructed, the school emailed me back that MOE should email them instead! I am lost for how to proceed. Do I go back to Abj to tell MOE my school said to send the authentication request themselves? It's a bad situation.

[@Fiyin_Adeyemo]

@@premiumgistwithladyb1508 I just got mine signed by both ministries yesterday.

[@AMoneybagTv]

Can someone undergo this procedure for me?

[@Dinmajulie]

Yes, if the person has the same surname with you

[@tihanatv5186]

Do they accept Nabteb ma

[@Dinmajulie]

If it's a certificate given in Nigeria, definitely the Ministry of Education can authenticate it.

[@tihanatv5186]

@@Dinmajulie OK ma

[@tihanatv5186]

@@Dinmajulie OK ma

[@albinasalata9113]

To get appointment na problem 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dinmajulie]

For authentication at the MOE?

[@albinasalata9113]

Legalisation at the Polish embassy now is a problem. Just want to ask, after authenticating it from both foreign affairs and MOE do you need eligibility letter before the embassy will legalise them?

[@merdaland]

Hi sis. Lovely video. I have a question please. Someone is going on my behalf and I was wondering if they need to present their passport or NIN at the appointment? I'm filling in the online application on MOE website and it says "Enter valid passport number and NIN of APPLICANT" it doesn't say "of document owner" so I'm assuming they don't need mine? If I was going myself I would have put mine of course. Or do I need to put mine regardless of who is going? Thanks

[@Dinmajulie]

It's your NIN needed, not someone else.

[@dontjustpeek]

😂😂😂😂😂its not difficult, yet someone will travel to Abuja? Funny as F!

[@Dinmajulie]

I mean, it's not difficult to do when you get to Abuja.

[@dontjustpeek]

@@Dinmajulie ok sis. Anyways you are beautiful

[@Dinmajulie]

Thank you