By Enitan Abdultawab
Management of Babcock University has distanced itself from a purported academic certificate circulating online, describing the document 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 referenced an “Honorary Certificate” purportedly awarded by the “Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club” to one Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for achieving a “First Class Upper,” stating that the document did not emanate from the university.
According to the notice, Babcock University does not issue honorary certificates in recognition of undergraduate academic performance and does not recognize any academic classification known as “First Class Upper.”
It noted that the official classification is “First Class Honours,” which is recognized only through degree certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.
The institution advised employers, educational institutions, professional bodies, government agencies, and members of the public to disregard any such documents purportedly issued by the university outside its established academic processes.
Babcock warned that anyone found producing, circulating, presenting, or using forged academic documents could face investigation and prosecution under applicable laws relating to forgery, fraud, and the falsification of academic records.
The university also urged the public to verify the authenticity of academic credentials through its Office of the Registrar before relying on them for official purposes.
