By Ghazali Ibrahim
Babcock University has distanced itself from a purported academic certificate circulating in the public, declaring it fake and warning against the use of forged documents falsely attributed to the institution.
In a public notice dated June 29, 2026, the university said its attention had been drawn to the circulation of fraudulent documents by content creator Carter Efe, claiming affiliations with the institution and possessing honorary certificates and academic distinctions purportedly issued by the university.
The university specifically cited a document described as an “Honorary Certificate,” allegedly issued by the Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club to one Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for achieving a “First Class Upper.”
Babcock University categorically stated that the document is false, unauthorized and did not emanate from the institution.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Babcock University does not issue ‘Honorary Certificates’ in recognition of undergraduate academic performance,” the institution said.
The university further clarified that academic excellence, including the award of First Class honours, is formally recognized only through official degree certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.
It also noted that there is no academic classification known to the institution as “First Class Upper,” stressing that the recognized classification is First Class Honours.
The university advised members of the public, employers, educational institutions, professional bodies, government agencies and international organisations to disregard the purported certificate and any similar documents issued outside its established academic processes.
Babcock also warned that anyone involved in producing, presenting, circulating or using forged or unauthorized academic documents to obtain employment, admission, professional recognition, immigration benefits or other advantages could face investigation and prosecution under applicable laws relating to forgery, fraud and falsification of academic records.
The institution said it reserves the right to institute civil and criminal proceedings against any individual, group or organisation that unlawfully uses or misrepresents its name, logo, seal or academic credentials without authorization.
It urged the public to verify the authenticity of any Babcock University academic credential through the Office of the Registrar before relying on such documents for official purposes.
