Babcock University has commenced legal action against Nigerian streamer Carter Efe over the circulation of a fraudulent academic certificate bearing the institution's name.

The controversy began after Carter Efe, born Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, claimed during an interview with Egungun of Lagos that he studied Biochemistry at Babcock University and graduated as the best in his class.

He later posted what he described as his graduation certificate on X, with the document listing 2023 as his graduation year.

The certificate identified itself as an "Honorary Certificate" purportedly issued by the "Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club," crediting Carter Efe with a "First Class Upper" in his undergraduate studies.

In a public notice dated June 29, 2026, Babcock University dismantled the document entirely.

The institution stated that it does not issue Honorary Certificates for undergraduate performance and that no classification called "First Class Upper" exists in its grading system.

Its recognized top-tier grade is First Class Honors, awarded solely through official degree certificates and transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.

Babcock also confirmed that the "Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club" does not exist as an entity within the university.

The institution has since initiated both civil and criminal proceedings, warning that anyone found producing, circulating, or using forged academic credentials to gain employment, admission, or professional recognition risks prosecution under Nigerian laws on forgery and fraud.

The public has been advised to verify all Babcock credentials through the Office of the Registrar.