Footage: Babcock, you must cough up N100,000 if you want to meet me, says Carter Efe

Nigerian comedian Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, also known as Carter Efe, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding his alleged Babcock University certificate, jokingly stating that the institution would have to pay to see him.

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He made this remark during a Monday night livestream, where he joined fellow content creators Kolu and Destiny to sell akara on the streets, briefly addressing the controversy during the broadcast.

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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,” in response to the institution's purported search for him.

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His comments come days after he sparked widespread online debate by sharing a document claiming to be his Babcock University Biochemistry degree certificate, which bore the classification “First Class Upper”.

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Carter Efe had posted the document in response to social media users who questioned his educational background, claiming he studied Biochemistry Computer Club at Babcock University and graduated with First Class Upper.

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The post, however, triggered widespread scrutiny, with many social media users questioning the authenticity of the certificate after pointing out that “First Class Upper” is not a recognised degree classification.

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Babcock University issued a public notice on Monday, warning against the circulation of fraudulent academic certificates falsely attributed to the institution, stating that it does not recognise the “First Class Upper” classification.

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The university stressed that its recognised classification is First Class Honours and that it does not issue honorary certificates for undergraduate academic performance.

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According to the university, one of the forged documents in circulation was a purported honorary certificate allegedly issued by the “Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club” to Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for attaining a “First Class Upper”.

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Babcock University stated that this document is false, unauthorised, and does not emanate from the University, warning the public to disregard such documents.

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The university cautioned that anyone found producing, circulating, or using forged academic credentials could face investigation and prosecution under applicable laws.

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Despite the university’s statement, Carter Efe appeared unfazed during his livestream, making light of the controversy while continuing the broadcast with his fellow content creators.