Carter Efe: ‘We don’t issue ‘First Class Upper’ certificates’ - Babcock University

Babcock University has officially refuted a circulating online document purporting to be an academic certificate, labeling it as fake and unauthorized. The institution issued a public notice on June 29, 2026, stating that fraudulent documents allegedly issued in its name by individuals falsely claiming affiliation have come to its attention.

Specifically, the university addressed an "Honorary Certificate" supposedly awarded by the "Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club" to Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for achieving a "First Class Upper." Babcock University clarified that such a document did not originate from the institution. The university does not issue honorary certificates to recognize undergraduate academic performance, nor does it acknowledge any academic classification known as "First Class Upper."

The official classification recognized by Babcock University is "First Class Honours," which is exclusively documented through degree certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar. The university has advised employers, educational institutions, professional bodies, government agencies, and the general public to disregard any documents claiming to be issued by Babcock University outside its established academic processes.

Furthermore, Babcock University issued a stern warning, stating that individuals found producing, circulating, presenting, or using forged academic documents could face investigation and prosecution under laws related to forgery, fraud, and the falsification of academic records. The institution encourages the public to always verify the authenticity of academic credentials through its Office of the Registrar before relying on them for official purposes.