Management of Babcock University has disowned a purported academic certificate circulating on social media, describing it as fake, unauthorized and not issued by the institution.
In a public notice dated June 29, 2026, the university said its attention had been drawn to fraudulent documents allegedly issued in its name by individuals falsely claiming affiliation with the institution.
The university specifically cited an “Honorary Certificate” purportedly awarded by the “Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club” to one Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for attaining a “First Class Upper,” stressing that the document did not originate from the institution.
According to the university, it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance and does not recognise any academic classification known as “First Class Upper.”
It explained that the officially recognised classification is “First Class Honours,” which is conferred only through degree certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.
Babcock University urged employers, educational institutions, professional bodies, government agencies and members of the public to disregard any document purportedly issued by the university outside its established academic processes.
The institution further warned that anyone found producing, circulating, presenting or using forged academic documents could be investigated and prosecuted under applicable laws relating to forgery, fraud and the falsification of academic records.
The university also advised members of the public to verify the authenticity of academic credentials through its Office of the Registrar before relying on them for official purposes.