DECISION 43. Whereas the plaintiffs have led sufficient evidence to establish their claims, and whereas the defendants failed to lead any contrary evidence notwithstanding all the opportunities given them, the Court decides that the plaintiff shall recover from the defendants the sum of 255 Million Naira being the balance of the AGO supplied to Shell on their behalf, interest at the rate of 25% on the said sum up to date of judgment, Accountant’s fees of 12.75 Million Naira, and Solicitor’s fees of 25.5 Million Naira. COSTS 44, The plaintiff is entitled to costs in this action. We take note of the fact that the defendants even failed to pay the travelling expenses of the plaintiff's witnesses who were re-called at their instance. The Chief Registrar is to take this into account in assessing the costs due the plaintiff applying the provisions of Articles 66 - 69 of the Court’s Rules of Procedure. 45. This decision has been given in open court in Abuja this 18" day of March 2011, in the presence of: 1. Hon. Justice H.N.Donli san. Semensionaa . Presiding Judge 2. Hon. Justice Anthony A.Benin oes Member 3. Hon. Justice Eliam M. Potey...0-.-sennne Member Assisted by Atanase Atannon -........:eeee Registrar 14