pay over to the Applicants each the sum of N2, 000,000 (Two
Million Naira) only as aggravated and punitive damages that will
serve as a deterrent to the Defendant.
h. An order of this Honorable Court directing the Respondent to pay
over to the Applicants the sum of N5, 000,000 (Five Million Naira)
only being the solicitors fees and other incidental cost.
I. JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
7. The Court dismissed the Preliminary Objection and heard the case on its merits. It
thereon adjudged as follows:
i.
That it has jurisdiction to hear this suit same being premised
on an alleged violation of human rights.
ii.
That the Applicants’ right to work was violated by the
Respondent.
iii.
That the Applicants’ right to fair hearing was violated by the
Respondent.
iv.
That the Respondent should pay the sum of Two Million Naira
(N2, 000,000) as cost of the action.
v.
That the Respondent should pay the sum of Two Million Naira
(N2, 000,000) each to the Applicants as damages for unlawful
dismissal.
J. ISSUES FOR DETERMINATION
8. The Court, in addressing the Supplementary Application, has formulated the
following issues for determination:
a. Whether the Supplementary Application is admissible pursuant to
Article 63 and 64 of the Rules of the Community Court of Justice.
b. Whether the Supplementary Application has merits.
K. ISSUE 1: Whether the Supplementary Application is admissible pursuant
to Article 63 and 64 of the Rules of the Community Court of Justice.
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