Babcock University has refuted claims made by content creator Carter Efe that he obtained a “first class upper” honours in Biochemistry from the institution.
In a statement released on Monday, the varsity described the
certificate he presented as “false, unauthorised, and fraudulent”.
The controversy began when the online comedian, born
Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, stated in an interview with Egungun of Lagos that he had
completed his studies at the private university with top honors.
He subsequently shared what he purported to be his
graduation certificate on X, listing the graduation year as 2023.
The university’s management, however, categorically denied
any affiliation with the document, pointing to several irregularities that
expose it as “counterfeit”.
Take am play pic.twitter.com/GDlVQyWl9W
— CARTEREFE (@carterefe__) June 25, 2026
The institution highlighted that it does not issue “Honorary
Certificates” to recognise undergraduate academic performance, nor does it use
the classification “First Class Upper”.
“The attention of Babcock University has been drawn to the
circulation of fraudulent documents by certain individuals falsely claiming to
have affiliations with, and possessing honorary certificates and academic
distinctions purportedly issued by the University,” the statement reads.
“One such document is a purported “Honorary Certificate”
allegedly issued by the Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club to
ODERHOHWO JOSEPH EFE for achieving a “First Class Upper”.
“Babcock University unequivocally states that this document
is false, unauthorized, and does not emanate from the University.
“Babcock University does not issue “Honorary Certificates”
in recognition of undergraduate academic performance.
“Academic excellence, including the award of First Class
Honours, is formally recognized only through the University’s official degree
certificate and academic transcript issued by the Office of the Registrar.
“There is no academic classification or degree known to
Babcock University as “First Class
Upper”. The recognized classification is First Class
Honours.”
The university urged employers, educational institutions,
government agencies, and international organisations to exercise vigilance and
disregard any unauthorised academic documents bearing the institution’s name.
🚨 FRAUD ALERT 🚨
— Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria (@Babcock_Univ) June 29, 2026
Babcock University warns public of forged certificates in circulation, including fake "Honorary" ones with a non-existent "First Class Upper" classification.
We DO NOT issue such documents. "First Class Upper" doesn't exist here.
Legal action underway. pic.twitter.com/4g91pTcvwo
The management also issued a stern warning to individuals
involved in the production or circulation of forged credentials.
“Members of the public, employers, educational institutions,
professional bodies, government agencies, and international organizations are
therefore advised to disregard any such document or any similar certificate
purportedly issued by Babcock University outside its established academic
processes,” the statement added.
“The University further warns that any person knowingly
producing, presenting, circulating, or using forged or unauthorized academic
documents in an attempt to obtain employment, admission, promotion,
professional recognition, immigration benefits, or any other advantage, whether
within Nigeria or abroad, may be liable to investigation and prosecution by the
appropriate law enforcement agencies in accordance with applicable laws
relating to forgery, fraud, and the falsification of academic records.”
In the caption of the tweet, the varsity stated that it was
going to institute legal action against the content creator.
“Babcock University warns public of forged certificates in
circulation, including fake “Honorary” ones with a non-existent “First Class
Upper” classification,” it reads.
“We DO NOT issue such documents. “First Class Upper” doesn’t
exist here.
“Legal action underway.”
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