Babcock University has rejected the authenticity of a certificate displayed by Nigerian streamer and content creator, Carter Efe, describing the document as ‘false, unauthorised, and fraudulent.’
The controversy erupted after Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, shared a certificate on social media in response to discussions about his educational background.
The document purportedly identified him as a graduate of the university with a ‘First Class Upper’ qualification in Biochemistry.
In a public notice issued on June 29, the university said the certificate did not emanate from the institution and urged members of the public to disregard it.
According to the university, one of the documents circulating online was presented as an ‘Honorary Certificate’ allegedly issued by the ‘Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club.’
Management stated that no faculty association, student body or unofficial organisation has the authority to issue academic certificates or confer academic honours on behalf of the institution.
Babcock further clarified that it does not recognise any academic classification known as ‘First Class Upper.’
Instead, the institution awards ‘First Class Honours’ to qualified graduates through official degree certificates and academic transcripts issued exclusively by the Office of the Registrar.
The university also stressed that it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance, describing the format and wording of the circulated document as inconsistent with its established academic procedures.
Warning against the circulation of forged credentials, Babcock advised employers, government agencies, educational institutions and professional bodies to verify academic qualifications directly with the Registrar before accepting them for employment, admission or official purposes.
The university added that individuals involved in producing, circulating or presenting forged academic documents could be investigated and prosecuted under applicable laws governing forgery, fraud and the falsification of academic records.
It also indicated that it is prepared to pursue legal remedies to protect the integrity of its academic credentials and institutional reputation.
As of publication, Carter Efe had not issued a detailed public response to the university’s formal statement beyond his earlier social media posts displaying the disputed certificate.
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