UNIUYO SUG Bans Unauthorized Tutorial Groups: Violators Face Suspension

The Students' Union at University of Uyo has issued an immediate directive banning all unrecognized tutorial groups and paid educational services operating on campus. The ban, effective immediately, applies to all UNIUYO campuses and hostels.

What Is Banned

The following activities are now prohibited:

• Paid tutorial classes: Any tutorial services charging fees
• Special centres and extra-mural classes: Unauthorized academic support services
• Named programs: "G.S. tutorial," "100-level package," "400-level crash programme"
• Any for-profit tutorial operation: Groups operating for financial gain

University's Official Position

UNIUYO Management has categorically stated it "has NEVER approved and DOES NOT recognize any form of paid tutorial classes."

All such operations are unauthorized and violate university regulations.

Where the Ban Applies

The directive covers:

• Main Campus
• Town Campus
• Annex Campus
• Abak Campus
• All university hostels and student accommodations

Consequences for Violators

Students found organizing, advertising, collecting money, or conducting unauthorized tutorials will face:

• Immediate dissolution of the tutorial group
• Suspension for at least one semester
• Forfeiture of all collected funds
• Referral to Students' Disciplinary Committee
• Additional sanctions as determined by university authorities

Approved Alternative: Recognized Study Groups

Students can participate in:

• Department-recognized study groups
• Coordinated through class representatives
• Approved by Director of Academics
• Free of charge (no fee collection allowed)

How to Form Legitimate Study Groups

1. Coordinate with your class representative
2. Seek approval from your department
3. Get authorization from the Director of Academics
4. Operate without collecting fees from participants
5. Follow university guidelines for student academic activities

Why This Matters

The ban protects students from:

• Financial exploitation through unnecessary paid tutorials
• Unqualified individuals posing as tutors
• Misleading promises of guaranteed academic success
• Violations of university academic integrity policies

What Students Should Do

If you're currently in a paid tutorial group:

1. Stop attending immediately
2. Do not make further payments
3. Report the group to your class representative or SUG
4. Join approved department study groups instead

If approached to join a paid tutorial:

1. Decline the invitation
2. Report the organizers to university authorities
3. Inform fellow students about the ban

For More Information

Contact:

• Students' Union Government: UNIUYO SUG Office
• Director of Academics: For approved study group formation
• Student Affairs: For reporting violations

This directive is effective immediately. All students are expected to comply. Use only university-approved, free study groups coordinated through your departments.