The Appellants sued the Respondents at the High Court of Lagos State by way of originating summons for the enforcement of their rights under the Pensions Act on the ground that the 1st Respondent is part of the public service of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and being former employees of the 1st Respondent, they are subject to the disabilities, liabilities and restrictions prescribed under the 1979 Constitution and as such are entitled to enjoy all the rights, privileges and immunities, including pension rights of public servants under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979. The Appellants sought five declaratory reliefs and order of mandamus compelling the Respondents to pay pension to them in accordance with the provisions of the Pensions Act, Cap.346 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990.

At the conclusion of argument, the trial Court granted all the claims of the Appellants.

The Respondents were dissatisfied with the judgment of the trial Court and consequently appealed to the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal.

The Appellants were not satisfied with the judgment of the Court of Appeal and have consequently appealed to the Supreme Court.