Carter Efe to Babcock: Pay ₦100,000 if you want to see me

Nigerian comedian and streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has mocked the controversy over his purported Babcock University certificate, joking that the institution would have to pay before it can see him.

Carter Efe made the remark on Monday night during a livestream with fellow content creators, Kolu and Destiny, while selling akara on the streets.

Addressing the certificate controversy briefly during the broadcast, the skit maker said he had heard that Babcock University was looking for him.

“Babcock, I hear say Babcock una dey look for me. Una no go see me. Before una go see me, una go pay N100,000 for ticket, and we are coming to Babcock soon,” he said.

His comment came days after he triggered widespread reactions online by sharing what he claimed was his Babcock University Biochemistry degree certificate.

The document bore the classification “First Class Upper,” a phrase that immediately drew questions from social media users.

Carter Efe had posted the document after some users questioned his educational background.

In the post, he claimed he studied “Biochemistry Computer Club” at Babcock University and graduated with “First Class Upper,” while presenting the document as proof of his academic qualification.

The post quickly went viral, with many Nigerians mocking the classification and questioning the authenticity of the certificate.

Following the controversy, Babcock University issued a public notice warning against fraudulent academic documents being circulated in its name.

The university said it does not recognise any academic classification known as “First Class Upper,” stressing that its recognised classification is “First Class Honours.”

Babcock also said it does not issue honorary certificates for undergraduate academic performance.

According to the university, one of the documents in circulation was a purported honorary certificate allegedly issued by the “Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club” to Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for attaining a “First Class Upper.”

“Babcock University unequivocally states that this document is false, unauthorised, and does not emanate from the University,” the institution said.

The university warned members of the public, employers, educational institutions and other organisations to disregard such documents.

It also cautioned that anyone found producing, circulating or using forged academic credentials could face investigation and prosecution under applicable laws.

Despite the warning, Carter Efe appeared unfazed during the livestream, turning the controversy into a joke while continuing the broadcast with his fellow content creators.