Babcock University has announced plans to take legal action against Nigerian streamer and comedian **Carter Efe** over an alleged forged academic certificate shared on social media.
The controversy began after Carter Efe, during an interview with Egungun of Lagos, claimed he graduated from the private university with top honours. He later posted what he described as his graduation certificate on X (formerly Twitter), claiming he earned a degree in Biochemistry with a classification he referred to as “First Class Upper”.
Reacting in a public statement released on Sunday, Babcock University dismissed the claims as false and described the certificate circulating online as fraudulent.
The institution clarified that it does not operate any academic classification known as “First Class Upper” and stated that it does not issue honorary certificates based on undergraduate academic performance.
“Fraud Alert. Babcock University does not issue ‘Honorary Certificates’ for undergraduate performance and has no classification known as ‘First Class Upper.’ Any document claiming otherwise is fraudulent and should be disregarded,” the statement read.
The university further disclosed that it intends to pursue legal action against those responsible for producing and circulating the alleged forged documents.
It also advised members of the public and employers to verify academic credentials directly through its Office of the Registrar to avoid being misled by fake certificates.
The development has sparked widespread reactions online, with many social media users debating whether the certificate was intended as satire or a genuine representation of the streamer’s academic qualifications.