Babcock disowns viral fraudulent certificate

Babcock University has reacted to the viral “First Class Upper” certificate linked to the institution. The University, in an official statement released via its official X account, dismissed the certificate, noting that it has no affiliation with the school.

Babcock regarded the certificate, said to be owned by Nigerian streamer Oderhohwo Joseph Efe – Carter Efe, as fake, stressing that it is a forged document.

The institution also noted that they do not issue ‘Honorary Certificates’ in recognition of undergraduate academic performance.

“Babcock University unequivocally states that this document is false, unauthorised, and does not emanate from the university. For the avoidance of doubt: 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. Accordingly, all persons responsible for the production, issuance, circulation, or use of the fraudulent certificate and any similar unauthorised documents are hereby directed to immediately cease and desist from such unlawful acts,” the statement said.

Babcock also noted that they plan to take legal action to protect the school’s integrity against fraudulent individuals.

“The University will not hesitate to pursue all available legal remedies to protect the integrity of its academic credentials and institutional reputation,” they added.