#Nigerian lecturer unjustly sacked 20 years ago wins at Appeal Court

In a significant victory at the Court of Appeal in Calabar, ailing Nigerian lecturer, Inih Ebong, who battled unlawful termination of his appointment for over two decades, emerged successful against the University of Uyo. The court dismissed the university’s appeal against the National Industrial Court’s January 2020 judgment, ordering Mr. Ebong’s reinstatement and awarding him N10 million in damages, along with accrued salaries and allowances. Despite the university’s attempt to appeal, the court, citing procedural shortcomings, refused an extension of time, emphasizing that the appeal was deemed dismissed. Ebong, diagnosed with cardiac failure, faces health challenges amid the prolonged legal battle.