UNIVERSITY OF JOS V. DR. SANI MUHAMMAD ADAM

RAPHAEL CHIKWE AGBO, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The respondent was in the employment of the appellant as a law lecturer. The appellant purporting to act in pursuance of the policy of the Federal Government reform in ministries, parastatals and agencies severed the service of the respondent through a letter dated 21st May, 2007 but served on the respondent on 13th June, 2007. Not satisfied with the manner his appointment was terminated, the respondent by way of originating summons proceeded against the appellant at the Federal High court Jos Judicial Division seeking to avoid the termination and payment to of all due salaries and allowances. The Federal High court in a considered judgment on 6th June, 2008 found for the respondent and availed him his prayers.

Dissatisfied with this judgment the appellant filed this appeal. The appeal is founded on the amended notice of appeal filed on 14th October, 2011 but deemed properly filed on 19th October, 2011. The said amended no…