Getting an academic transcript in Liberia has long been a slow and frustrating process, often involving physical visits, back-and-forth emails, and weeks or even months of waiting. The reliance on manual systems has also raised concerns about the authenticity and security of academic records.
TranscriptDove, a new platform developed by EdNova Group, is looking to change that.
Launched as part of a broader push to digitise education systems across Africa, the platform provides a centralised system for requesting, processing, delivering, and verifying transcripts. It replaces paper-based workflows with a secure, traceable digital process designed to reduce delays and limit fraud.
The process begins with the student. Instead of visiting a registrar’s office, users can submit transcript requests online by selecting their institution and intended recipient whether a university, employer, or embassy. Each request is logged instantly, creating a digital trail from the start.
University officials then receive and review the request within the system. Once approved, the transcript is issued and delivered electronically as a secure, source-issued document. Each record comes with a unique link and QR code, allowing recipients to verify its origin, confirm when it was issued, and track the steps taken throughout the process.
Behind the scenes, the platform maintains a full audit trail, logging every stage from initial request to final delivery with timestamps to ensure accountability and transparency.
EdNova says the system is also designed to work in low-resource environments. For institutions with limited digital infrastructure, records can be verified and digitised offline before being uploaded, allowing broader participation across the country’s education sector.
Founded by Abraham Ernest Turay, EdNova focuses on building digital systems that help institutions manage and secure sensitive data. The company’s broader goal is to improve trust and efficiency in environments where manual processes have historically created bottlenecks.
Speaking at the launch, Turay positioned the platform as part of a wider shift in how institutions handle data.
“In today’s world, security is no longer optional; it is foundational,” he said. “Institutions must protect not only knowledge but also data and identities.”
Lawmaker Taa Wongbe described the platform as a practical fix to a long-standing challenge in the education system.
“This is a problem-solving innovation a painkiller, not a vitamin,” Wongbe said, noting that the platform could ease the burden on students, especially those applying for opportunities abroad.
EdNova plans to partner with both public and private institutions nationwide. Liberia currently has 81 accredited higher education institutions, and adoption across these schools will be critical to the platform’s success.
The company also intends to expand TranscriptDove into other West African markets, positioning it as a regional solution to a problem that extends beyond Liberia.