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Babcock University has disowned a certificate circulated by comedian and content creator, Carter Efe, claiming it was issued by the institution, describing the document as fake and warning that legal action is underway.
Naija Brain reports that the controversy followed claims by the comedian, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, that he graduated from the university with a First Class degree in Biochemistry.
Carter Efe had made the claim during an interview before sharing what he described as his 2023 graduation certificate on social media.
Reacting in a statement, Babcock University said the document did not originate from the institution and contained several inconsistencies with its academic standards and certification process.
The university noted that it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance and does not operate any degree classification known as "First Class Upper."
According to the institution, the recognised classification is "First Class Honours," which is awarded only through official degree certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.
The statement read in part: "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 recognised 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 recognised classification is First Class Honours.
"Babcock University warns the 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."