Category: Employment Law
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Can a Statutory Employment be Terminated for a Reason Not Stated in the Termination Letter? A Review of the Decision in Mr Obidah Ibrahim Dakat v. FRSC & 2 Ors (Unreported, Suit No. NICN/JOS/38/2023, judgment delivered by the National Industrial Court on 20 August 2025)
INTRODUCTION The special and unique nature of employment law often appears to be a challenge to both employers and employees, and it is more pronounced in cases of public service, as it is governed under a distinct pattern and expectation. The recent judgment in Obidah Ibrahim Dakat v. The Federal Road Safety Commission & Ors…