By Abigail David

Babcock University has disowned a certificate circulated online by comedian and content creator Carter Efe, describing the document as fake and warning that it is pursuing legal action over the alleged forgery.

In a statement issued on Monday, the university said the certificate did not originate from the institution and contained several inconsistencies with its official academic records and procedures.

The clarification followed Carter Efe’s claim during an interview with Egungun of Lagos that he graduated from the university with a First Class degree in Biochemistry.

Babcock University said it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance and has never used the classification “First Class Upper” in its grading system.

The institution explained that academic achievements are recognised only through official degree certificates and transcripts issued by its Office of the Registrar.

The university also disclosed that it is taking steps to institute legal proceedings over the circulation of the alleged forged certificate, reiterating that the document shared online is not authentic.