“We Don’t Use ‘First Class Upper”- Drama as Babcock Disowns Carter Efe’s Claimed First Class Certificate

• Babcock University has disowned the certificate shared by Carter Efe after he claimed to have graduated with a First Class degree in Biochemistry.
• The institution said the document is fake, pointing to several inconsistencies, including the use of the term “First Class Upper,” which it says has never been part of its grading system.
• The university also warned that legal action could follow the use or distribution of forged academic credentials.

Babcock University has distanced itself from a certificate shared online by comedian and content creator Carter Efe, insisting that the document is fake and did not originate from the institution.

The university made the clarification in a statement issued on Monday after Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, claimed during an interview with Egungun of Lagos that he graduated from the institution with a First Class degree in Biochemistry.

Following the interview, the content creator shared a certificate on X, claiming it was proof of his academic achievement and stating that he graduated in 2023.

Responding to the claim, Babcock University said the document contained several inconsistencies and did not conform to its official academic procedures.

According to the institution, it does not issue honorary certificates to celebrate undergraduate performance and has never used the term “First Class Upper” in its grading system.

The university explained that exceptional academic performance is recognised only through official degree certificates and transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.

It further stated that the only recognised classification is “First Class Honours,” stressing that “First Class Upper” is not a classification used in its academic records.

Babcock also urged members of the public, employers, professional bodies, and government agencies to exercise caution when presented with documents bearing the institution’s name without proper verification.

The university warned that anyone found creating, distributing, or using forged academic credentials to gain employment, admission, professional recognition, or other benefits could face legal consequences.

In a post accompanying the statement, Babcock disclosed that it is taking steps to pursue legal action over the matter, reiterating that the certificate circulated by Carter Efe is not genuine.