The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 19 for judgment in a suit filed by PRNigeria publisher, Yushau Shuaib, challenging his removal from the Senior Executive Course 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.
Justice Binta Nyako announced the date on Wednesday after counsel to both parties adopted their final written addresses in the matter.
During proceedings, counsel to the plaintiff, Teslim Adigun, informed the court that Shuaib had submitted a 43-paragraph affidavit along with 14 exhibits and a written address in support of his claims.
He urged the court to grant the reliefs sought, including a declaration that his client’s withdrawal from the programme was unlawful and an order directing his reinstatement.
However, counsel to NIPSS, P.A. Akubo (SAN), argued that the plaintiff’s claims were unfounded and urged the court to dismiss the case.
Shuaib had approached the court challenging what he described as his unlawful removal from the programme despite completing admission procedures, making full payments, and meeting all required conditions.
In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1329/2025, he is seeking reinstatement into SEC 47 with full rights and privileges attached to the programme.
He is also demanding ₦1 billion in general and aggravated damages for alleged reputational and emotional injury, as well as ₦100 million to cover litigation costs.
In addition, he is requesting a perpetual injunction restraining the institute from any form of alleged harassment or intimidation against him.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice Nyako adjourned the case for judgment.
Earlier in the proceedings, the judge directed the plaintiff to return the key to his allocated hostel accommodation.
Shuaib had argued that he was still in possession of the key because the ₦18.3 million he paid for the programme covered accommodation for its full duration, and that the issue of his withdrawal remained under legal dispute.
The court’s final decision on the matter is expected on June 19.