Carter Efe: Babcock Must Pay N100,000 to See Me

Nigerian comedian and streamer Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, known as Carter Efe, has reacted to the talk about his supposed Babcock University certificate. He joked that the school would have to pay to see him.

Carter Efe made these comments on Monday night during a livestream. He was with fellow content creators Kolu and Destiny as they sold akara on the streets.

While addressing the issue during the broadcast, Carter Efe said, “Babcock, I hear say Babcock una dey look for me. Una no go see me. Before una go see me, una go pay N100,000 for ticket, and we are coming to Babcock soon.”

His remarks came a few days after he stirred up a lot of conversations online. He shared what he said was his Babcock University Biochemistry degree certificate, claiming it had the classification “First Class Upper.”

Carter Efe posted the document to respond to social media users who questioned his educational background. He claimed he studied Biochemistry Computer Club at Babcock University and graduated with First Class Upper. He also showed what he called proof of his academic qualifications.

However, his post led to many people doubting the certificate's authenticity. Many pointed out that “First Class Upper” is not a recognized degree classification in Nigeria.

In response to the ongoing talk, Babcock University released a public notice on Monday. They warned against the spread of fake academic certificates wrongly attributed to them.

The university clarified that it does not recognize any classification called “First Class Upper.” They emphasized that the proper classification is First Class Honours. They also stated that they do not issue honorary certificates for undergraduate performance.

Babcock University mentioned that one of the fake documents going around was an alleged honorary certificate from the “Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club” to Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for getting a “First Class Upper.”

“Babcock University unequivocally states that this document is false, unauthorised, and does not emanate from the University,” the institution said in their notice.

The university warned the public, employers, schools, and other organizations to ignore such documents. They cautioned that anyone who makes, spreads, or uses fake academic credentials could face investigation and prosecution.

Despite the university’s statement, Carter Efe seemed unbothered during his livestream. He lightened the mood around the controversy while continuing the broadcast with his fellow content creators.