ABUJA, Nigeria — Yushau Shuaib, the founder of PR Nigeria, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject an application by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies seeking to compel him to surrender the key to his hostel accommodation while his case against the institute remains pending.
In a counter-affidavit filed in response to the institute’s motion, Shuaib described the request as “baseless, frivolous, and prejudicial,” arguing that it relates directly to issues already before the court in his substantive suit challenging his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course 47 programme.
The case, filed as FHC/ABJ/CS/1329/2025, centres on the circumstances surrounding his exit from the programme and his continued entitlement to associated facilities.
Dispute Over Accommodation Rights
Shuaib told the court that the ₦18.3 million he paid for the course covered accommodation for its full duration and that the hostel suite had been allocated on that basis.
He argued that his participation had not been lawfully terminated and that the legality of his suspension and withdrawal remains subject to judicial determination.
“The question whether my suspension… has rightly terminated my participation and my right to retain the use of facilities, including the accommodation, are issues for the substantive suit,” he said.
Shuaib also alleged that he had already been denied access to the accommodation while his personal belongings, including electronics and documents, remain inside without adequate protection.
Allegations of Procedural Impropriety
In his filing, Shuaib accused the institute of acting in bad faith, contending that the application seeks to achieve through interim proceedings what should only be determined at the conclusion of the case.
“The defendant is attempting to use an interlocutory application to achieve what it cannot lawfully obtain without a final judgment,” he said.
He further argued that granting the request could prejudice the case by implying that his withdrawal from the programme was valid.
Claims in Substantive Suit
The dispute arises from Shuaib’s removal from the Senior Executive Course 47, which he described as unlawful and based on unsubstantiated allegations.
Through his counsel, Yunus Abdulsalam, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Shuaib is seeking reinstatement into the programme with full rights and privileges, ₦1 billion in damages for alleged emotional and reputational harm, and ₦100 million in litigation costs.
He is also asking the court to grant a perpetual injunction restraining the institute from further actions against him and has challenged what he described as unauthorised access to his private email, citing a violation of his right to privacy under Section 37 of the Constitution.
Hearing Date Set
The presiding judge, Binta Fatima Nyako, has scheduled the matter for hearing on May 6, 2026.
The case is expected to address questions relating to due process, contractual obligations and privacy rights within public institutions.
