The School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) has announced the implementation of a cutting-edge blockchain-based certificate verification system.
This is contained in a statement made available to Tribune Online and signed by SPPG’s chief executive officer (CEO), Alero Ayida-Otobo, in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ayida-Otobo said the blockchain aims to enhance the security, transparency and accessibility of academic credentials, ensuring the integrity of student achievements. She stated the blockchain will check the proliferation of digital credentials and the increasing prevalence of credential fraud.
She added that by leveraging blockchain technology, the school is revolutionising the way academic achievements are verified, providing stakeholders with a secure and immutable record of students’ accomplishments.
Founded by former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, the SPPG, according to Ayida-Otobo, recognises the importance of adopting advanced technologies to safeguard the value of its certifications.
“The SPPG is the first school in Nigeria to model this initiative. The blockchain aims to enhance the security, transparency and accessibility of academic credentials, ensuring the integrity of student achievements. The blockchain will respond to the proliferation of digital credentials and the increasing prevalence of credential fraud. The SPPG recognizes the importance of adopting advanced technologies to safeguard the value of its certifications.
“By leveraging blockchain technology, the school is revolutionising the way academic achievements are verified, providing stakeholders with a secure and immutable record of students’ accomplishments. Unlike traditional verification methods that rely on centralized databases susceptible to tampering and unauthorised access, the blockchain-based system offers a decentralised and transparent solution. Each certificate issued by SPPG is securely recorded on the blockchain, creating a tamper-proof digital ledger that can be accessed and verified by authorised parties from anywhere in the world.
“The benefits of the blockchain-based certificate verification system extend beyond security and transparency. It also streamlines the verification process, reducing administrative burdens for employers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. With instant access to verified academic credentials, employers can make informed hiring decisions more efficiently while students can seamlessly share their achievements with prospective employers and academic institutions,” the statement read.
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