Nigerian comedian and streamer Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has poked fun at the ongoing debate surrounding his alleged Babcock University certificate, joking that the institution would need to pay a fee before meeting him.
During a livestream on Monday night with fellow content creators Kolu and Destiny—while selling akara on the street Carter Efe addressed the certificate controversy with humor. He quipped, “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 a ticket, and we are coming to Babcock soon.”
His remarks came just days after he sparked widespread discussion online by sharing what he claimed was his Babcock University Biochemistry degree certificate. The document listed his classification as First Class Upper, a phrase that quickly raised eyebrows and doubts among social media users.
Carter Efe had posted the certificate after some questioned his educational background, claiming he studied Biochemistry Computer Club” at Babcock University and graduated with a First Class Upper. The post went viral, prompting skepticism and mockery regarding the certificate’s authenticity.
In response to the controversy, Babcock University issued a public notice warning against fraudulent academic documents being circulated in its name. The institution clarified that it does not recognize the classification First Class Upper, stating its official designation is “First Class Honours. Babcock also emphasized that it does not issue honorary certificates for undergraduate academic performance.
The university specifically addressed a document purportedly issued by the Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club to Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for attaining a First Class Upper, declaring it false, unauthorized, and not from the institution.
Babcock cautioned the public, employers, and other organizations to disregard such documents and warned that producing or using forged academic credentials could lead to prosecution under the law.
Despite the university’s warning, Carter Efe appeared unbothered during the livestream, continuing to joke about the controversy alongside his fellow creators.
