CaseLaw
Dudusola V. Nigeria Gas Company Ltd (2013) CLR 3(c) (SC)
Judgement delivered on March, 1st 2013
Brief
Facts
The appellant was employed by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) in October, 1983 as an Administrative Officer II. In 1986 he was promoted to Administrative Officer I and subsequently seconded to the Nigeria Gas Company Limited (a subsidiary of the NNPC) in 1989. He was thereafter promoted to Senior Administrative Officer which rank he retained until the 26th September, 1990 when his employment was terminated. The ground for the termination of his appointment as stated in the said letter was that his services were no longer required. He thereupon sued the respondent as defendant before the Delta State High Court Warri.
The respondent also filed its statement of defence. The appellant testified and tendered his letters of appointment, promotions and termination. Mr. Hayatu Yusuf Jafaru testified for the respondent. At the conclusion of hearing the trial court entered judgement in favour of the plaintiff/appellant. Being dissatisfied with the judgement the defendant now respondent appealed to the Court of Appeal, Benin Division which allowed the appeal set aside the decision of the trial court and dismissed the plaintiffs claim. It is from the decision of the Court of Appeal Benin Division (herein referred to as the lower court) that the appellant has appealed to this Court.