UNIUYO Faculty of Social Sciences Suspends Faculty Dues Payment
Summary
UNIUYO Faculty of Social Sciences suspends faculty dues payment temporarily. Students not required to pay until official notice issued. Learn what this means and how to avoid scammers.
UNIUYO Faculty of Social Sciences Suspends Faculty Dues Payment
The Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Uyo has announced the temporary suspension of faculty dues payment for all students. The directive, issued on December 9, 2025, relieves students of this financial obligation until further notice.
What Has Been Suspended
- All faculty dues payments have been temporarily suspended
- Students are NOT required to make any payments for faculty dues at this time
- Suspension applies to all students in Faculty of Social Sciences
Current Status
According to the official notice:
"The payment of all Faculty Dues has been temporarily SUSPENDED" and "Students are NOT required to make any payments for faculty dues at this time."
When Will Payment Resume?
The faculty has stated:
- Official notice will be issued when payment collections are scheduled to resume
- Communication through official channels: Announcements via faculty notice boards, department reps, official social media
- No timeline given: Duration of suspension not specified
What Students Should Do
Do NOT Pay Faculty Dues
- Ignore any requests for faculty dues payment
- Do not send money to anyone claiming to collect faculty dues
- Wait for official notice before making any payments
- Beware of fraudsters exploiting confusion
Stay Informed
- Monitor official faculty notice boards
- Check department rep announcements
- Follow official faculty social media channels
- Verify any payment requests with faculty administration
Why This Matters
The suspension provides:
- Financial relief: Students save money during this period
- Clarity: Official directive prevents confusion about payment obligations
- Protection: Reduces risk of paying fraudulent collectors
- Time: Students can focus on academics without payment pressure
What Are Faculty Dues?
Faculty dues are typically:
- Contributions collected from students for faculty-specific activities
- Used for faculty events, programs, and student welfare
- Separate from university tuition and official fees
- Managed by faculty administration or student representatives
Beware of Scammers
With the suspension in place, be cautious of:
- Individuals still requesting faculty dues payment
- Unauthorized collectors claiming suspension has ended
- Fake notices announcing payment resumption
- Fraudsters targeting uninformed students
How to Verify Payment Requests
If someone requests faculty dues payment:
- Check official notice boards for resumption announcement
- Contact faculty office directly to confirm if suspension has ended
- Ask your class representative for official information
- Demand official receipt if payment is genuinely required
- Report suspicious requests to faculty administration
Who Is Affected
The suspension applies to:
- All students in Faculty of Social Sciences
- All levels (100 to 500 level)
- Both fresh and returning students
- Full-time students in all Social Sciences departments
For More Information
Contact:
- Office: Faculty of Social Sciences Administration
- Institution: University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
- Purpose: Confirm suspension status, verify payment requests, report fraudulent collectors
Faculty dues payment is currently suspended. Do not pay until an official resumption notice is issued through proper channels. Beware of unauthorized collectors and scammers.
