Shuaib further revealed that despite paying the full N18.2 million course fee, he was excluded from SEC 47’s international study tours and officially alienated from other participants. He attributes psychological distress from the ordeal that led to a hypertension diagnosis at the institute’s clinic. 

In his appeal to President Tinubu, Shuaib sought an independent investigation into the disciplinary process and alleged cyber-privacy violations.

He also requested a review of his suspension and exclusion, along with the establishment of a clear communication policy for NIPSS participants.  

Apart from criticising the “excessive militarisation” of the academic environment at NIPSS, he also highlighted the institute’s lack of a defined communication policy—leaving participants without clear guidance on what constitutes public, restricted, or classified information in social or media engagements.

When contacted about the development, Shuaib stated that NIPSS had not provided any updates on his status for nearly two months since his suspension, despite his awareness of prior attempts to expel him.

“I’m still expecting their correspondence to me directly, as they stated in the suspension letter they addressed to me about two months ago,” he remarked.