IN THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT OF NIGERIA

IN THE MINNA JUDICIAL DIVISION

HOLDEN AT ABUJA

 

BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP: HONOURABLE JUSTICE O. Y. ANUWE

 

Dated: 8^th July 2024                                          SUIT NO: NICN/ABJ/56/2021

 

Between:

 

1.        Augustine O. Tokula

2.        Usman Tenimu Ibrahim

3.        Anate Audu

4.        Olukotun O. Joseph

5.        Gimba Ali

6.        Ibrahim Tanko Yakubu

7.        Musa Yahaya

8.        Usman Shaibu

9.        Raliatu Jibril                                                                   

10.      Mary Itodo

11.      Mary Emmanuel

12.      Phibi Samson

13.      Asana Abubakar

14.      Timothy Ocheni

15.      Ojo Blessing Olorunkemi                             

16.      Susana Musa                                                                                Claimants

17.      Yahaya Yusuf

18.      Labaran Rabi Audu

19.      John C. Atuluku

20.      Alice Ojo Bello

21.      Emmanuel Igono

22.      Jibril Amidu

23.      Tolufashe Shade

24.      Mayaki Denja Usman

25.      Ojone Joy James

26.      Hajara Halilu

27.      Yahaya O. Rusiat

28.      Ikani Adejoh

29.      Olorunkemi Bola

30.      Alhaji Egbunu

31.      Bala Ibrahim

32.      Musa Jimba Baba

33.      Mao Abdulrahman

34.      Ademu Idris                                                                                

35.      Elijah Abu

36.      Peter Aiyedina

37.      Omale Yaro

38.      Jibril Ocheni

39.      Musa Abdullahi

40.      Yomi Jagbemi

41.      Mohammed A. Yakubu

42.      Abdullahi Mohammed

43.      Friday Salifu

44.      Philip Alhassan

45.      Yunusa Maryam

46.      Idris Momoh

47.      Mary Joseph

48.      Yahaya Yunusa                                                  

49.      Ismaila Ahiaba

50.      Khadijat Abdullahi

51.      Abu Edino                                                                             Claimants                                  

52.      Mohammed Yahaya                                         

53.      Khadijat Mohammed

54.      Sunday O. Usman

55.      Anyaja Audu

56.      Tijani Isah

57.      Asibi Obaje

58.      Akwu Iyodo

59.      Hawa M. Zekeri

60.      Helen Sule

61.      Gabriel Ukwenya

62.      Yahaya O. Ibrahim

63.      Aisha Sani

64.      Jonah Ogili

65.      Jibril Zekeri

66.      Umoru Yusuf

67.      Emmanuel Jegede

68.      Abdullahi Ugbeke

69.      Friday Yunusa

70.      Randsom Mudi

71.      Comfort Sobo

72.      Fatimoh Yunusa

73.      Aminat Isah

74.      Shaibu Hassana

75.      Gabriel Omale                                                                

76.      Salihu Ibrahim

77.      Umoru Sule Ramotu

78.      Agbonika Sunday

79.      Segun Ajayi

80.      Shaibu Hawa

81.      Amodu Isah

82.      Mumuni Isah

83.      Haruna Audu

84.      Moses Michael

85.      Usman A. Bala

86.      Raimi Bello

87.      Usman Ganiyu

88.      Ismaila Mohammed

89.      Suleman Ogudu                                                                   Claimants

90.      Sabdat Ovah                                                        

91.      Mohammed Salifu

92.      Ajuma Enejo

93.      Aishat Sule Rabiu

94.      Samuel Egwuje

95.      Maminetu Yusuf                                                

96.      Yunusa Mohammed

97.      Sunday Achem

98.      Shehu Sanni

99.      Ignatus Ocheme

100.   Aliyu Abubakar                                                              

101.   Abdullahi Abdulmumuni

102.   Benjamin Sanni

103.   Ndako Mohammed

104.   Jacob Kadir

105.   Linus Ocholi

106.   Sunday S. Ojo

107.   Matthew Adeloju

 

And

 

1. Kogi State Transport Company Limited

2. Kogi State Government                                                                 Defendants

3. Attorney General, Kogi State

 

Representation:

Aduojo Abah, with him, U. Onoja for the Claimants

Stanley E. Atule with him, Ojoma Etubi, Niima Rabiu, Toyin Balogun and N. M. Tseja for the Defendants

 

  JUDGMENT

The Claimants, 107 in number, instituted this suit vide a Complaint filed on 21^st February 2021 wherein they claimed the following reliefs against the defendants:

1.        A Declaration that the employment of the Claimants in this suit subsists and can only be determined by compliance with the terms of their contract and extant labour laws in Nigeria.

2.        A Declaration that the Claimants (excluding the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 89^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who were due for retirement as at 31^st December 2020) monthly net salary is in the total sum of N3,096,653.01 (Three Million, Ninety Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Three Naira, One Kobo).

3.        A Declaration that the Defendants are indebted to the Claimants in the total net sum of N376,794, 245.24 (Three Hundred and Seventy-Six Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty-Five Naira, Twenty-Four Kobo) representing total arrears of salaries owed the Claimants as at 31^st December, 2020.

4.        An Order directing the Defendants to pay forthwith the total net sum of N376,794, 245.24 (Three Hundred and Seventy-Six Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty-Five Naira, Twenty-Four Kobo) being the total net arrears of salaries owed the Claimants as at 31^st December, 2020.

5.        An Order directing the Defendants to pay the sum of N3,096,653.01 (Three Million, Ninety-Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Three Naira, One Kobo) as monthly salaries to the Claimants (excluding the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 89^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who were due for retirement as at 31^st December, 2020) from January, 2021 till the determination of the Claimants' employment.

6.        An Order directing the Defendants to remit union check off deductions from the Claimants salaries in the total sum of N12,163,049.9 (Twelve Million, One Hundred and Sixty Three Thousand, Forty Nine Naira, Nine Kobo) representing union dues deductions from Claimants' salaries from August, 2011 to 31^st December, 2020 to Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE) being the trade union entitled to remission of their union check off deduction.

7.        An Order directing the Defendants to remit monthly the total sum of N100,795.59 (One Hundred Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety Five Naira, Fifty Nine Kobo) representing union dues deductions from Claimants' salaries from January, 2021 to Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE) being the trade union entitled to remission of their Union check off deductions.

8.        Cost of this action in the sum of N10,000,000.00

 

CASE OF THE CLAIMANTS

In the statement of facts, the claimants reply to the statement of defence and in the evidence adduced by the 2^nd claimant who testified on behalf of all the claimants, the case of the claimants is as follows: The 1^st Defendant is an agency of the 2^nd Defendant and the salary structure in the 1^st Defendant is as approved under the Minimum Wage for Kogi State Public Service as set out in the Circular for approval of the implementation of pay Relativity for Kogi State worker dated 6^th June 2011 and Circular for implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage in Kogi State Public Service dated 2^nd December 2011. The implementation of pay Relativity for Kogi State Public Service commenced on the 1^st June 2011. While the implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage in Kogi State Public Service commenced on the 1^st December 2011. Apart from implementing the transportation policies of Kogi State, the 1^st Defendant is a revenue generating agency of the 2^nd Defendant. The 1^st Defendant's generated revenues and expenditures are captured in the annual budgets of Kogi State government. Again, the 2^nd Defendant appoints Commissioners that superintend the management of the 1^st Defendant and employ/deploy public servants for the Performance of its mandate. Thus, workers in the 1^st Defendant are in the public service of Kogi State government.

 

On 30^th June 2011, the 2^nd Defendant directed the lock-out of the Claimants from their duty post and offices. The 2^nd Defendant further directed that a notice be pasted on the 1^st Defendant's Notice Board to the effect that all the workers should proceed on compulsory leave and ordered that the gates, offices and parks of the 1^st Defendant be locked and keys returned to it. No formal communication was issued to the Claimants on the reason for the alleged compulsory leave and lockout till date. Before the lock out, the claimants performed their duties in accordance with the terms of their contract and they were not found wanting in any manner to warrant any disciplinary measure of compulsory leave. The lock-out of the claimants and the directive of the 2^nd Defendant that the claimants proceed on compulsory leave is contrary to the terms of the claimants’ contracts and it constitutes unfair labour practice and violates international best labour practice. The claimants’ salaries were owed before the lock out and continued to be owed after the lock out till date.

 

The 1^st Claimant is the General Manager of the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 17 Step 9. He was employed on the 8^th January 2001 and was due for retirement on the 3^rd March, 2013. His net monthly salary from June 2011 to November 2011 is the sum of N140,980.85 and from December 2011 to 3^rd March 2013 is the sum of N398,092.21. The 1^st Claimant was born on the 3^rd March 1953 and became due for retirement on the 3rd March, 2013. The 1^st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N563,923.40. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 3^rd March, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N6,369,475.36. The total net salary owed the 1st Claimant as at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total net sum of N6,933,398.76. The 2^nd claimant, CW1, is on salary grade level 13 step 6. He was employed on the 24^th May 1994 and rose to the position of Finance Manager in 2008. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N64,722.11 and from December, 2011 to date is the sum of N103,232.47. The 2^nd claimant’s cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N258,888.44 and his cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N11,252,339.23. The total net salary owed to the 2^nd claimant is the sum of N11,511,227.67. The 3^rd Claimant is the Operations Manager of the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 13 step 5. He was employed on the 4^th July, 1991 by Kwara State Transport Corporation. Upon the creation of Kogi State in 1991, the employment was transferred to Kogi State Civil Service and was posted to the 1^st Defendant where he rose to become Operations Manager in 2008. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N62,685.11 and from December, 2011 to date is the sum of N99,133.91. The 3^rd Claimant's cumulative net salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N250,740.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N10,805,596.19. The total net salary owed the 3^rd claimant is the sum of N11,056,336.36. The 4^th Claimant is the Acting Company Secretary of the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 10 Step 4. He was employed on the 4^th December, 2003. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N46,727.19 and from December, 2011 to date is the sum of N73,175.12. The 4^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N186,908.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N7,976,088.08. The total net salary owed the 4^th claimant is the sum of N8,162,996.84.

 

The 5^th Claimant is a Security Guard in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 2 Step 2. He was employed on the 3^rd November, 2010. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N13,998.51 and from December, 2011 to date is the sum of N17,229.63. The 5^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N55,994.04. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N1,878,029.67. The total net salary owed the Claimant is the sum of N1,934,023.71. The 6^th Claimant is an Executive Officer, Administration in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 7 Step 4. He was employed on the 10^th May, 2006. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N28,069.00 and from December, 2011 to date is N43,066.72. The 6^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N112,276.00. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N4,694,272.48. The total net salary owed the Claimant is the sum of N4,806,548.48. The 7^th Claimant is a Clerical Officer, Administration in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 8. He was employed on the 5^th May, 2004. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N17,774.34 and from December, 2011 to date is the sum of N22,152.58. The 7^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N71,097.36. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,414,631.22. The total net salary owed the Claimant is the sum of N2,485,728.58. The 8^th Claimant is a Security Guard in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 9. He was employed on the 18^th November, 2002 and was due to retire on 13^th April, 2016. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,254.14 and from December, 2011 to 13^th April, 2016 is N22,782.63. The 8^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 13^th April, 2016. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,016.56. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 3^rd March, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,207,479.39. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,280,495.95. The 9^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 Step 7. She was employed on the 4^th March, 2004. Her net monthly salary between June 2011 and November 2011 is the sum of N16,254.53 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,157.05. The 9^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N65,018.12. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,197,118.45. The total net salary owed the 9^th claimant is the sum of N2,262,136.57. The 10^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 Step 7. She was employed on the 13^th November, 2003. Her net monthly salary between June 2011 and November 2011 is the sum of N16,254.53 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,157.05. The 10^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N65,018.12. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,197,118.45. The total net salary owed the 10^th claimant is the sum of N2,262,136.57

 

The 11^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 2 Step 5. She was employed on the 29^th November, 2007. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N14,988.55 and from December 2011 to date is N18,509.60. The 11^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N59,954.20. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,017,546.40. The total net salary owed the 11^th Claimant is the sum of N2,077,500.60. The 12^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 2 Step 6. She was employed on the 30^th June, 2006. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N15,818.56 and from December, 2011 to date is N18,936.30. The 12th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N63,274.24. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,064,056.70. The total net salary owed the 12^th Claimant is the sum of N2,127,330.94. The 13^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 2 Step 6. She was employed on the 30^th June, 2006. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N15,818.56 and from December, 2011 to date is N18,936.30. The 13^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N63,274.24. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,064,056.70. The total net salary owed the 13^th Claimant is the sum of N2,127,330.94. The 14^th Claimant is a Security Guard in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 10. He was employed on 12^th March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,733.95 and from December, 2011 to date is N23,412.61. The 14^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N74,935.80. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary Structure is the sum of N2,551,974.49. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,626,910.29. The 15^th Claimant is an Assistant Executive Officer Administration in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 7. She was employed on 10^th December, 2002. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N23,184.44 and from December, 2011 to date is N28,442.82. The 15^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N92,737.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary Structure is the sum of N3,100,267.38. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,193,005.14.

 

The 16^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 5. She was employed on the 23^rd June, 2005 and was due to retire on the 13^th April, 2016. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N18,282.67 and from December, 2011 to 13^th April, 2016 is N22,007.62. The 16^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 13^th April, 2016. Her cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,130.68. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 13th April, 2016 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,166,350.86. The total net salary owed at the due date for her retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,238,481.54. The 17^th Claimant is a Security Guard in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 step 3. He was employed on the 8^th July, 2009 and was due to retire on the 10^th January, 2020. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N14,637.04 and from December, 2011 to 10^th January, 2020 is N18,059.31. The 17^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 8^th July, 2013. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N58,548.16. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 8^th July, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N361,186.20. The total net salary owed at the due date for her retirement from public service is the total sum of N419,734.36. The 18^th Claimant is a Public Relations Officer in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 9 Step 6. She was employed on 3^rd October, 2003. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N42,891.99 and from December, 2011 to date is N66,702.04. The 18^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N171,567.96. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N7,270,522.36. The total net salary owed is the sum of N7,442,090.32. The 19^th Claimant is a Security Officer in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 Step 1. He was employed on the 13^th January, 2011. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N13,825.91 and from December, 2011 to date is N17,010.51. The 19^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N55,303.64. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N1,854,145.59. The total net salary owed is the sum of N1,909,449.23. The 20^th Claimant is a Principal Executive Officer in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 10 Step 8. She was employed on the 8^th February, 1989. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N51,766.91 and from December, 2011 to date is the sum of N81,710.09. The 20^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N207,067.64. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary Structure is the sum of N8,906,399.81. The total net salary owed is the sum of N9,113,467.45.

 

The 21^st Claimant is a Senior Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 9 Step 6. He was employed on the 21^st November, 1994. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N42,891.99 and from December, 2011 to date is N66,702.04. The 21^st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N171,567.96. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N7,270,522.36. The total net salary owed is the sum of N7,442,090.32. The 22^nd Claimant is a Store Officer in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 8. He was employed on the 25^th February, 2003. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N38,949.77 and from December, 2011 to date is N60,049.93. The 22^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N155,799.08. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N6,545,442.37. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,701,241.45. The 23^rd Claimant is a Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 9. He was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N39,915.42 and from December, 2011 to date is N61,679.65. The 23^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N159, 661.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N6,723,081.85. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,882,743.53. The 24^th Claimant is a Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 9. He was employed on 26^th July, 1999. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N39,915.42 and from December, 2011 to date is N61,679.65. The 24^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N159,661.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N6,723,081.85. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,882,743.53. The 25^th Claimant is an Executive Officer (Accounts) in the Defendant on salary grade 8 Step 4. She was employed on the 2^nd May, 2002. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N35,044.62 and from December, 2011 to date is N53,531.15. The 25^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N140,178.48. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N5,834,895.35. The total net salary owed is the sum of N5,975,073.83. The 26^th Claimant is a Clerical Officer (Store) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 7. She was employed on the 16^th May, 2003. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N23,184.44 and from December, 2011 to date is N28,442.82. The 26^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N92,737.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary Structure is the sum of N3,100,267.38. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,193,005.14.

 

The 27^th Claimant is an Assistant Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 7. She was employed on the If December, 2002. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N23,184.44 and from December, 2011 to date is N28,442.82. The 27^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N92,737.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N3,100,267.38. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,193,005.14. The 28^th Claimant is an Assistant Executive Officer (Store) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 4. She was employed on the 11^th October, 2006. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21,145.93 and from December, 2011 to date is N25,766.28. The 28^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N84,583.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,808,524.52. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,893,108.24. The 29^th Claimant is a Clerical Officer (Administration) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 5. She was employed on the 8^th December, 2003. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N18,282.67 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,006.62. The 29^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,130.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,398,721.58. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,471,852.26. The 30^th claimant is a Clerical Officer (Administration) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 9. He was employed on the 10^th December, 2002. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 and November, 2011 is the sum of N18,254.14 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,782.63. The 30^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,016.56. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,483,306.67. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,556,323.23.

 

The 31^st Claimant is a Ticket Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 Step 6. He was employed on the 26^th October 2006. His net monthly salary between June 2011 and November 2011 is the sum of N15,853.73 and from December, 2011 to date is N19,632.58. The 31^st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N63,414.92. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,139,951.22. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,203,366.14. The 32^nd Claimant is a Senior Works superintendent in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 9 Step 6. He was employed on the 2^nd October, 1989 and was due for retirement on the 14^th November 2018. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N42,891.99 and from December, 2011 to 14^th November, 2018 is N66,702.04. The 32^nd Claimant was due for retirement on the 14th November, 2018. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N171,567.96. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 14^th November, 2018 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N5,502,971.36. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N5,774,539.32. The 33^rd Claimant is a foreman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 10. He was employed on the 22^nd July, 1998. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N25,204.89 and from December, 2011 to date is N31,119.37. The 33^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N100,891.56. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N3,392,011.33. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,492,830.89. The 34^th Claimant is a Mechanic mate in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 2 Step 6. He was employed on the 1^st February, 2006. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N15,318.56 and from December, 2011 to date is N18,936.30. The 34^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N61,274.24. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,064,056.70. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,125,330.94. The 35^th Claimant is a foreman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 5. He was employed on the 30^th March, 2007. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21,825.43 and from December, 2011 to date is N26,658.46. The 35^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N87,301.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,905,772.14. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,993,073.86.

 

The 36^th Claimant is an Auto electrician in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 4. He was employed on the 31^st January, 2008. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,725.06 and from December, 2011 to date is N21,274.63. The 36^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N70,900.24. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,318,934.67. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,389,834.91. The 37^th Claimant is a Craftsman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 6. He was employed on the 6^th April, 2004 and was due to retire on 8^th January, 2020. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,282.67 and from December, 2011 to 8^th January, 2020 is N22,006.62. The 37^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,130.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to January, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,398,721.58. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,471,852.26. The 38^th Claimant is a Craftsman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 7. He was employed on the 22^nd November, 2002. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N19,397.89 and from December, 2011 to date is N23,470.44. The 38^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N77,591.56. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,558,277.96. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,635,869.52. The 39^th Claimant is a principal Store Officer in the 19^th Defendant on salary grade level 12 Step 2. He was employed on the 28^th September, 1988. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N55,173.04 and from December, 2011 to date is N86,830.04. The 39^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N220,692.16. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N9,464,474.36. The total net salary owed is the sum of N9,685,116.52. The 40^th Claimant is a Principal Executive officer (Administration) in the Defendant on salary grade level 10 Step 7. He was employed on 12 December, 1990. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N50,520.08 and from December, 2011 to date is N79,576.35. The 40^th claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N202,080.32. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N8,673,822.15. The total net salary owed is the sum of N8,875,902.47.

 

The 41^st Claimant is a Traffic Inspector in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 6. He was employed on the 27^th December, 1991 and was due to retire on 2^nd January, 2016. His net monthly salary from June 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N37,006.95 and from December, 2011 to 2^nd January, 2016 is N56, 790.50. 41^st Claimant was due for retirement on the 2nd January, 2016. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under the implementation of pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N148,027.80. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 2nd January, 2016 under the implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N2,839,525.00. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N2,987,552.80. The 42^nd Claimant is a Station Officer in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 7 Step 5. He was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N28,893.79 and from December, 2011 to date is N44,473.20. The 42^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N115,575.16. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N4,847,578.80. The total net salary owed is the sum of N4,963,153.96. The 43^rd Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 2. He was employed on the 18^th November, 2009. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N14,879.32 and from December, 2011 to date is N18,372.47. The 43^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N59,517.28. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,002,599.23. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,062,116.51. The 44^th Claimant is a Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 8. He was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N38,949.77 and from December, 2011 to date is N60,049.93. The 44^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N155,799.08. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N6,545,442.37. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,701,241.45. The 45^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 9. She was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,934.34. The 45^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,799,895.50.

 

The 46^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 9. He was employed on the 9^th May, 1997. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N24,535.86 and from December, 2011 to date is N30,227.18. The 46^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N98,143.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N3,294,762.62. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,392,906.06. The 47^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 9. She was employed on the 5^th March, 2003. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,934.34. The 47^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,799,895.50. The 48^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 Step 9. He was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,053.34 and from December, 2011 to date is N21,205.85. The 48^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N68,213.36. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,311,437.65. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,379,651.01. The 49^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 7. He was employed on the 9^th December, 2002. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,294.54 and from December, 2011 to date is N21,522.60. The 49^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N69,178.16. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,345,963.40. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,415,141.56. The 50^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 5. He was employed on the 27^th July, 2007. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N16, 334.93 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,262.56. The 50^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N56,339.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,208,619.04. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,273,958.76

 

The 51^st Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 6. He was employed on the 23^rd February, 2004 and was due to retire on the 19^th April, 2017. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,840.28 and from December, 2011 to 15^th April, 2017 is N22,738.53. The 51^st Claimant was due for retirement on the 15th April, 2017. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation Of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N75,361.12. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 15^th April, 2017 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,478,004.45. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,553,365.57. The 52^nd Claimant is a Ticket Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 5. He was employed on the 27^th August, 2004. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21,825.43 and from December, 2011 to date is N26,656.46. The 52^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N87,301.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,905,554.14. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,992,855.86. The 53^rd Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 9. She was employed on the 18^th November, 2002. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,254.14 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,782.63. The 53^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,016.56. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,483,306.67. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,552,323.23. The 54^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 2. He was employed on the 6^th September, 2010. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N14,879.32 and from December, 2011 to date is N18,372.47. The 54^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N59,517.28. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,002,599.23. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,062,116.51. The 55^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 6. She was employed on the 24^th February, 2004. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,840.28 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,738.53. The 55^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N75,361.12. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,478, 499.77. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,553,860.89.

 

The 56^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 2. He was employed on the 8^th December, 2009. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N14,879.32 and from December, 2011 to date is N18,372.47. The 56th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N59,517.28. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,002,599.23. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,062,116.51. The 57^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 4. She was employed on the 4^th February, 2008. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21,145.93 and from December, 2011 to date is N25,766.28. The 57^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N84,583.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,808,524.52. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,893,108.24. The 58^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 8. He was employed on the 15^th September, 1998. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N23,863.95 and from December, 2011 to date is N29,335.00. The 58^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N95,455.80. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N3,197,515.00. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,292,970.80. The 59^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 7. She was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. Her net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N23,184.44 and from December, 2011 to date is N28,442.82. The 59^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August' 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N92,737.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N3,100,267.38. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,193,005.14. The 60^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 8. She was employed on the 26^th April, 2002. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N19,955.50 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,202.43. The 60^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N79,822.00. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,638,064.87. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,717,886.87.

 

The 61^st Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 9. He was employed on the 7^th November, 2002. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24, 934.34. The 61^st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,799,895.50. The 62^nd Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 8. He was employed on 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N19,955.50 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,202.43. The 62^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N79,822.00. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,638,064.87. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,717,886.87. The 63^rd Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 4. He was employed on the 2^nd April, 2008. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21,145.93 and from December, 2011 to date is N25,766.28. The 63^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N84,583.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,808,524.52. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,893,108.24. The 64^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 9. He was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,934.34. The 64^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,799,895.50. The 65^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 step 1. He was employed on the 9^th June, 2010 for a 3-year contract subject to renewal upon application. The contract was due for renewal on 9^th June, 2013 but same was not renewed. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N19,786.92 and from December, 2011 to 9th June, 2013 is N23,089.74. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N79,147.68. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 9th June, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N438,705.06. The total net salary owed at the due date of expiration of his contract is the sum of N517,852.74.

 

The 66^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 9. He was employed on the 2nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,934.34. The 66^th claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,799,895.50. The 67^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 8. He was employed on the 14th June, 2001 and was due to retire on the 15^th March, 2016. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,774.34 and from December, 2011 to 15^th March, 2016 is N22,152.58. The 67^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 15^th March, 2016. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N71,097.36. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 15^th March, 2016 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,151,934.16. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,223,031.52. The 68^th Claimant is a Traffic Inspector in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 14. He was employed on the 14^th October, 1988 and was due to retire on the 4^th November, 2014. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N44,743.64 and from December, 2011 to November, 2014 is N69,828.22. The 68^th Claimant's was due for retirement on the 4^th October, 2013. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N178,974.56. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to October, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,606,049.06. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,785,023.62. The 69^th Claimant is a Station Officer in the 1st Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 7. He was employed on the 22^nd March, 1994. His net monthly salary between June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N37,984.13 and from December, 2011 to date is N58, 420.22. The 69^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N151, 936.52. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N6, 367, 803.98. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6, 519, 740.05. The 70^th Claimant is an Assistant Executive Officer (Accounts) in the Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 5. He was employed on the 14^th December, 2006. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21, 825.43 and from December, 2011 to date is N26,656.46. The 70^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N87,301.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,905,554.14. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,992,855.86.

 

The 71^st Claimant is an Assistant Executive Officer (Store) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 5. He was employed on the 3^rd May, 2007. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N21,825.43 and from December, 2011 to date is N26,656.46. The 71^st Claimant's cumulative from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity Structure is the sum of N87,301.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,905,554.14. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,922,855.86. The 72^nd Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 3 Step 8. She was employed on the 3rd March, 2004. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N16,653.94 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,681.45. The 72^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N66,615.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,254,278.05. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,320,893.81. The 73^rd Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 6. She was employed on the 2^nd March, 2006. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N16,814.74 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,892.54. The 73^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N67,258.96. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,277,286.86. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,344,545.82. The 74^th Claimant is a Clerical Officer (Accounts) in the 1st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 5. She was employed on the 24^th February, 2004. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,282.67 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,006.62. The 74^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,130.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,398,721.58. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,471,852.26. The 75^th Claimant is a Driver in the 1st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 8. He was employed on the 12^th July, 2003 and was due to retire on the 4^th December, 2017. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,774.34 and from December, 2011 to 4^th December, 2017 is N22,152.58. The 75^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 4^th December, 2017. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N71,097.36. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 4^th December, 2017 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,617,138.34. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,688,235.70.

 

The 76^th Claimant is an Assistant Craftsman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 8. He was employed on the 16th December, 1998 and was due to retire on the 6^th February, 2020. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,774.34 and from December, 2011 to 6th February, 2020 is N22,152.58. The 76^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity Salary Structure is the sum of N71,097.36. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,414,631.22. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,485,728.58. The 77^th Claimant is a Cleaner in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 2 Step 3. She was employed on the 25^th September, 2008. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N14,328.52 and from December, 2011 to date is N17,656.33. The 77^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N57,314.08. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N1,924,539.97. The total net salary owed is the sum of N1,981,854.05. The 78^th Claimant is a Welder in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 step 3. He was employed on the 1^st December, 2008. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N15,366.53 and from December, 2011 to date is N19,002.45. The 78^th Claimant's cumulative from August, 2011 to November, 201 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N61,466.12. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,071,267.05. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,132,733.17. The 79^th Claimant is a Foreman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 7. He was employed on the 24^th September, 1998. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N23,184.44 and from December, 2011 to date is N28,442.82. The 79^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N92,737.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N3,100,267.38. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,193,005.14. The 80^th Claimant is a Senior Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 9 Step 8. She was employed on the 16^th January, 1992. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N45,191.62 and from December, 2011 to date is N70,582.76. The 80^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N180,766.48. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N7,693,520.84. The total net salary owed is the sum of N7,874,287.32.

 

The 81^st Claimant is a Traffic Inspector in the 1st Defendant on salary grade level 7 Step 8. He was employed on the 10^th October, 2003. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N31,368.16 and from December, 2011 to date is N48,692.47. The 81^st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N125,472.64. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N5,307,479.23. The total net salary owed is the sum of N5,432,951.87. The 82^nd Claimant is a Driver in the 1st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 9. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,934.34. The 82^nd Claimant was due for retirement on the 11^th March, 2019. His Cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 11^th March, 2019 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N2,799, 895.05. The 83^rd Claimant is a Driver in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 7. He was employed on the 6^th June, 2005. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,294.54 and from December, 2011 to date is N21,522.60. The 83^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N69,178.16. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,345,963.40. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,415,141.56. The 84^th Claimant is a Craftsman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 step 6. He was employed on the 5^th November, 2003 and was due to retire on July, 2020. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,840.28 and from December, 2011 to July, 2020 is N22,738.53. The 84^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N75,361.12. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,478,499.77. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,553,860.89. The 85^th Claimant is an Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 7 Step 4. He was employed on the 17^th November, 2004. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N28,069.00 and from December, 2011 to date is N43,066.72. The 85^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N112,276.00. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N4,694,272.48. The total net salary owed is the sum of N4,806,548.48.

 

The 86^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 6. He was employed on the 23^rd January, 2003 and was due to retire on 6^th May, 2018. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N22,504.94 and from December, 2011 to 6^th May, 2018 is N27,550.64. The 86^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 6^th May, 2018. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N90,019.76. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 6^th May, 2018 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N2,148,942.92. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N2,238,969.68. The 87^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 4 Step 5. He was employed on the 14^th February, 2006. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N16,334.93 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,262.56. The 87^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N65,339.72. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,208, 619.04. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,273,958.76. The 88^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 4. He was employed on the 27^th August, 2003. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,725.06 and from December, 2011 to date is N21,274.63. The 88^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N70,900.24. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,318,934.67. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,389,834.91. The 89^th Claimant is a Craftsman in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 6. He was employed on the 27^th October, 2003 and was due to retire on the 16^th January, 2013. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,840.28 and from December, 2011 to 16^th January, 2013 is N22,738.53. The 89^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 16^th January, 2013. His Cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N75,361.12. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 16^th January, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N318,339.42. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N393,700.54. The 90^th Claimant is a Ticket Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 9. She was employed on the 18^th April, 1994. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N24,535.86 and from December, 2011 to date is N30,227.18. The 90^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N98,143.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N3,294,762.62. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,392,906.06.

 

The 91^st Claimant is a Clerical Officer (Administration) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 5 Step 8. He was employed on the 23^rd April, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N19,955.50 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,202.43. The 91^st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N79,822.00. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,638,064.87. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,717,886.87. The 92^nd Claimant is an Executive Officer (Store) in the Defendant on salary grade level 8 Step 8. She was employed on the 20^th July, 1992. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N38,949.77 and from December, 2011 to date is N60,049.93. The 92^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N155,799.08. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N6,545,442.37. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,701,241.45. The 93^rd Claimant is an Executive Officer (Accounts) in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 7 Step 5. She was employed on the 4^th February, 2005. Her net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N28,893.79 and from December, 2011 to date is N44,473.20. The 93^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N115,575.16. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N4,847,578.80. The total net salary owed is the sum of N4,963,153.96. The 94^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk in the 1^st Defendant on salary grade level 6 Step 6. He was employed on the 28^th April. 2002. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N22,504.94 and from December, 2011 to date is N27,550.64. The 94^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N90,019.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N3,003,019.76. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,093,039.52. The 95^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk on salary grade level 6 Step 6. She was employed on the 2^nd March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N22,504.94 and from December, 2011 to date is N27,550.64. The 95^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N90,019.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Stricture is the sum of N3,003,019.76. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,093,039.52.

 

The 96^th claimant is a Booking Clerk on salary grade level 5 Step 5. He was employed on the April, 2005. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,282.67 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,006.62. The 96^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August' 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,130.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,398,721.58. The total net salary owed is the sum of N4,471,852.26. The 97^th Claimant is a Security Guard on salary grade level 3 Step 6. He was employed on the 3^rd October, 2006 and was due to retire on the 1^st January 2013. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N15,853.73 and from December, 2011 to January, 2013 is N19,632.58. The 97^th Claimant was due for retirement on the January, 2013. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N63,414.92. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 1^st January, 2013 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N274, 856.12. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N338,271.04. The 98^th Claimant is an Assistant Craftsman on salary grade level 4 Step 7. He was employed on the 30^th June, 2005. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,294.54 and from December, 2011 to date is N21,522.60. The 98^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N69,178.16. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,345,963.40. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,415,141.56. The 99^th Claimant is a Security Guard on salary grade level 5 Step 8. He was employed on the May, 2002. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N19,955.50 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,202.43. The 99^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N79,822.00. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,638,064.87. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,717,886.87. The 100^th claimant is a Vulcanizer on salary grade level 4 Step 9. He was employed on the 18^th December, 2002. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N18,254.14 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,782.63. The 100^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N73,016.56. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,483,306.67. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,556,323.23.

 

The 101^st Claimant is a Foreman on salary grade level 6 Step 9. He was employed on the 11^th March, 1999. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N24,535.86 and from December, 2011 to date is N30,227.18. The 101st Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N98,143.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N3,294,762.62. The total net salary owed is the sum of N3,392,906.06. The 102^nd Claimant is a Booking Clerk on salary grade level 5 Step 9. He was employed on the 20^th March, 2001. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N20,513.11 and from December, 2011 to date is N24,934.34. The 102^nd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N82,052.44. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum wage salary structure is the sum of N2,717,843.06. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,799,895.50. The 103^rd Claimant is a Higher Operations Superintendent on salary grade level 8 Step 9. He was employed on the 18^th May, 1994. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N39,915.42 and from December, 2011 to date is N61,679.65. The 103^rd Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N159,661.68. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N6,723,081.85. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,882,743.53. The 104^th Claimant is a Higher Works Superintendent (Auto Elect.) on salary grade level 8 Step 10. He was employed on the 16^th April, 1990 and was due to retire on the 1^st January, 2014. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N40,913.06 and from December, 2011 to 1^st January, 2014 is N63,309.36. The 104^th Claimant was due for retirement on the 1^st January, 2014. His cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N163,652.24. The cumulative salary from December, 2011 to 1^st January, 2014 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage is the sum of N1,646,043.36. The total net salary owed at the due date for his retirement from public service is the total sum of N1,809,695.60. The 105^th Claimant is an Executive Officer (Accounts) on salary grade level 8 step 6. He was employed on the 6^th May, 1994. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N37,006.95 and from December, 2011 to date is N56,790.50. The 105^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N148,027.80. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N6,190,164.50. The total net salary owed is the sum of N6,338,192.30.

 

The 106^th Claimant is a Booking Clerk on salary grade level 4 Step 8. He was employed on the 27^th August, 2003. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N17,774.34 and from December, 2011 to date is N22,152.58. The 106^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N71,097.36. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage salary structure is the sum of N2,414,631.22. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2,485,728.58. The 107^th Claimant is a Security Guard on salary grade level 3 Step 8. He was employed on the 28^th November, 2002. His net monthly salary from June, 2011 to November, 2011 is the sum of N16,653.94 and from December, 2011 to date is N20,681.45. The 107^th Claimant's cumulative salary from August, 2011 to November, 2011 under implementation of Pay Relativity salary structure is the sum of N66,615.76. The cumulative net salary from December, 2011 to December, 2020 under implementation of Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure is the sum of N2,254, 278.05. The total net salary owed is the sum of N2, 320, 893.81.

 

The claimants’ salaries were not paid from January, 2011 leading to backlog and arrears of salaries. By September, 2011 they were owed 9 months' salary arrears. The 2^nd Defendant however, directed the payment of 7 months’ salary arrears in September, 2011 out of the 9 months arrears covering January, 2011 to July, 2011. Since that payment in September, 2011 the Defendants have continued to owe the claimants salaries till date and no effort has been made to pay the accumulated arrears of salaries. The Claimants have continued to wait for the 2^nd Defendant to lift the lock out so that the claimants can return to their work till date. Since the lock-out and the pasting of the notice, the Defendants have not issued any formal communication in line with the terms of the claimants’ contract of employment. The claimants have been going to the 1^st Defendant to resume work but the office remained under lock and the premises have been heavily guarded by law enforcement agents.

 

All the efforts of the Claimants to make the 2^nd Defendant allow the Claimants to return to work were not successful. Also, the Defendants refused to comply with the resolution of the Kogi State House of Assembly which directed payment of arrears of salaries to the Claimants. Excluding the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who were due for retirement as at 31^st December, 2020, the claimants monthly net salary under the Eighteen Thousand Minimum wage salary structure is the total sum of N3,096,653.01. The Defendants are indebted to the claimants in the total net sum of N346,610,896.53 representing the claimant’s arrears of salaries from August, 2011 to December, 2020 excluding the salaries of the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who were due for retirement as at 31^st December, 2020. The Defendants are indebted to the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants in the net sum of N30,183,348.74 representing their salaries before their due date for retirement and expiration of contract. The total debt of the Defendants to the claimants is the net sum of N376,794,245.24 representing total arrears of salaries owed the Claimants as at 31^st December 2020. The claimants did a table showing the computation of the arrears of salaries owed to each claimant.

 

The claimants also averred that they are all members of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE) and that the Defendants ought to remit check off deductions from their salaries from August, 2011 to December, 2020 and any other time their salaries become due and payable. The total due deduction from the Claimants salaries as at 31^st December, 2020 is the sum of N12,163,049.09 while the monthly check off deductions from January, 2021 is the sum of N100,795.59. The claimants also did a table showing the computation of the accrued check-off dues from the arrears of salaries of the Claimants. It was averred that the refusal of the Defendants to pay salaries and allowances to the Claimants amounts to down grading treatment and it has caused untold hardship to the claimants.

 

It is further the case of the claimants that the 2^nd Defendant wholly owns the shares of the 1^st Defendant and the names appearing on the CAC Form 2 (Statement of Share Capital) and CAC Form 7 (particulars of directors) of the 1^st Defendant are names of the representatives of the 2^nd Defendant at the incorporation of the 1^st Defendant. The assets of the 1^st Defendant belong to the 2^nd Defendant and also the liabilities, including outstanding workers' salaries and allowances. The 2^nd Defendant administers and controls the use of the operational vehicles of the 1^st Defendant in the manner it pleases. The claimants’ employments in the 1^st Defendant subsisted and has never been dismissed or terminated at any time before the commencement of this Suit. The 2^nd Defendant only prevented the claimants from accessing their offices since 30^th June 2011. The 1^st Defendant forms part of the public service of Kogi State and the workers are public Servants of Kogi State Government. The 2^nd Defendant posts/transfers workers from and to the 1^st Defendant under inter-service transfers and secondments. The 1^st Claimant was directed by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Abubakar Abdulkareem, in his office on the directive of the Executive Governor of Kogi State to issue the notice and lock up the premises of the 1^st Defendant. The Ministry of Commerce took over the assets of the Defendant some of which were auctioned by Kogi State Ministry of Finance and the proceeds of the sale remitted to the treasury of the Kogi State Government. Apart from the notice placed on the entrance of the 1^st Defendant, none of the Claimants were served with any letter of compulsory leave but the law enforcement agents acted on the notice to prevent the Claimants from entry into the company premises. The 2^nd Defendant, through its Ministry of Commerce and Industry, paid part of the arrears of salaries to the Claimants in 2011.

 

CW1 tendered several documents in evidence. They were admitted in evidence and marked from Exhibits KSTC 1A to KSTC 155B.

 

DEFENCE

In the initial statement of defence filed on 7^th Marc 2022, it was indicated in it that it is the statement of defence of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants. Also, in the amended statement of defence filed on 9^th June 2022, it is indicated to be the statement of defence of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants. It implies that the amended statement of defence filed on 9^th June 2022 is the statement of defence of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants. There is no other statement of defence filed for the 1^st defendant. I observe from the record of proceedings that throughout the proceedings in this suit, the State Counsels who appeared for the defendants had always announced appearance for all the defendants. There was no time in this suit that the 1^st defendant was not represented by counsel in this suit. That is to say while the 1^st defendant did not file a statement of defence in the suit, it was represented by counsel in the suit.

 

The case of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants, as pleaded in the amended statement of defence and narrated in the testimony of DW1, Olunde Segun Melo, the Director, Administration and Finance, Kogi State Ministry of Transport, is as follows: The Claimants are not the employees of the 2^nd and 3^rd Defendants and were not dismissed by the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants. The Claimants were employees of the Kogi State Transport Company. The 2^nd and 3^rd Defendants were never responsible for the employment, promotion or remuneration of the Claimants and as such cannot be held liable for their dismissal. It was averred that the 1^st Defendant is a limited liability company incorporated under the Corporate Affairs Commission with RC No. 217043, with a perpetual succession and a common seal. The 1^st Defendant is distinct from the 2^nd and 3^rd Defendants. The letter on implementation of pay relativity and minimum wage was not addressed to the Claimants but to Kogi State Government workers (civil servants) and not the Kogi State Transport Company. Also, the letter of 1^st June, 2011 refers to Kogi State Public Service and not the 1^st defendant. Though Kogi State was created in 1991, the employment of workers formerly with Benue Links and Kwara Transport were moved to Kogi Transport Company which was registered under the CAC on the 15^th of March 1993 and not to the Public Service of Kogi State Government. The 2^nd Defendant is a shareholder in Kogi Transport Limited and has the right to appoint a General Manager to manage the company whose pay or remuneration is paid by the company. There was no directive from Kogi State Government mandating the 1^st claimant to send claimants on compulsory leave. The 2^nd and 3^rd Defendants are not responsible for their dismissal but was done by the company General Manager, who is the 1^st Claimant, on behalf of the company as they have failed to show any letter or directive from the Head of Service or the Governor of Kogi State directing him to dismiss the workers or send them on compulsory leave.

 

The 2^nd and 3^rd Defendants are not responsible for the lock out and it is not the duty of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants to provide the claimants work but that of the 1^st Defendant. Kogi State Transport Company is a private Company Limited by shares and Kogi State Government is a shareholder in Kogi State Transport Company. The Kogi State Government contributes shares to the extent of its limited liability. Accordingly, it is expected that it would also benefit from the company's share of profit and benefits which is part of the reasons why it has the power to hire, fire or even transfer. More so, Kogi State Government just like any other state in Nigeria derives its major revenue from the Federal Government and can invest it as they wish. Kogi State Government being a shareholder has the power to transfer persons to assist in the management of the company from time to time.

 

I have read the various final written addresses of counsels. I do not see any reason to rehash their contents here. However, arguments proffered by counsels in their respective written addresses were duly considered and evaluated. Reference will be made to them as it becomes necessary in the course of this judgment

 

DECISION

From the averments in the statement of facts and the evidence of CW1, the claimants were all employed by the 1^st defendant and they worked in the 1^st defendant until June 2011 when the 2^nd defendant directed that that the premises of the 1^st defendant be locked and that a notice be pasted on the 1^st Defendant's Notice Board to the effect that all the workers should proceed on compulsory leave. Pursuant to this directive, the notice was pasted and the office of the 1^st defendant was locked up. The employment letters of the claimants were tendered in evidence and these letters clearly reveal that they were issued by the 1^st defendant to employ the claimants. The case of the claimants is that since the date of notice to proceed on compulsory leave and the locking up of the 1^st defendant’s premises, the claimants have not been recalled to return to work till date and no communication has been issued to the claimants in line with the terms of the claimants’ contract of employment. As a result, the claimants’ salaries were not paid from January, 2011 leading to backlog and arrears of salaries. By September, 2011 they were owed 9 months' salary arrears. On the directive of the 2^nd Defendant, the claimants were paid 7 months’ salary arrears in September 2011 out of the 9 months arrears covering January 2011 to July 2011. Since the payment in September 2011, the claimants’ salaries have not been paid till date. For these reasons, the claimants claim in this suit is for the payment of their salaries from August 2011 to the date of filing the suit except some of the claimants who retired within the period.

 

By the pleadings of the claimants and the evidence of CW1, the employments of the claimants were not terminated at any time. They have only been away from work and their offices as a result of the notice to proceed on compulsory leave and the lock up of the premises of the 1^st defendant. The 2^nd and 3^rd defendants denied being the employers of the claimant and said they were not responsible for the dismissal of the claimants. From the evidence of the parties, there is no evidence that the claimants’ employments with the 1^st defendant were terminated in June 2011 when they were directed to proceed on compulsory leave and the premises of the 1^st defendant was locked up.

 

The claim for payment of arrears of salaries was made against the defendants jointly. The claimants computed the arrears of salaries owed to each of them using the Pay Relativity Salary Structure and the Eighteen Thousand Naira Minimum Wage Salary Structure applicable to the public service of the 2^nd defendant. However, the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants denied liability for the claims of the claimants and put the liability for payment of the claimants’ arrears of salary on the 1^st defendant who employed the claimants. The germane issues to be determined from the claims of the claimants are these:

1.     Are the employments of the claimants in the 1^st defendant, employments in the public service of Kogi State Government?

2.     Who is liable to pay the claimants their salaries for the period they have been put on compulsory leave?

 

In the evidence of CW1, he said the 2^nd Defendant wholly owns the shares of the 1^st Defendant which is an agency of the 2^nd Defendant, and that workers in the 1^st Defendant are in the public service of Kogi State Government. He also said the Claimants are public servants/employees of the 2^nd Defendant serving in the 1^st Defendant. On the other hand, the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants averred that the 1^st Defendant is a limited liability company incorporated under the Corporate Affairs Commission with RC No. 217043, with a perpetual succession and a common seal. Although the 2^nd defendant is a shareholder in the 1^st defendant, the 1^st Defendant is distinct from the 2^nd and 3^rd Defendants. They also averred that employees of the 1^st defendant are not employed in the public service of the 2^nd defendant.

 

It is not in dispute in this suit that the 1^st defendant is an incorporated limited liability company. Exhibits KSTC 112, 155A and 155B are the CAC status report on the 1^st defendant and forms CAC 2 (Statement of Share Capital) and CAC Form 7 (particulars of directors) of the 1^st Defendant respectively. According to CW1, Mr. Isah Ichaba and Mr. Aliba Benson mentioned in forms CAC 2 and CAC Form 7 are the representatives of the 2^nd Defendant at the incorporation of the 1^st Defendant but the Shares of the company are not the properties of Mr. Isah Ichaba and Mr. Aliba Benson. In the statement of defence of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants, they pleaded that the 2^nd defendant, being a shareholder in the 1^st defendant, contributes shares to the extent of its limited liability and it is expected that the 2^nd defendant would also benefit from the company's share of profit and benefits which is part of the reasons why it has the power to hire, fire or even transfer. They also pleaded that the 2^nd defendant, being a shareholder in the 1^st defendant, has the power to transfer persons to assist in the management of the company from time to time. By these averments of the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants, they confirmed that the 2^nd defendant owns shares in the 1^st defendant and controls the affairs of the 1^st defendant, including employees of the 1^st defendant. In view of the nature of power the 2^nd defendant exerts in the 1^st defendant, as described by the 2^nd and 3^rd defendants, it is obvious that the 2^nd defendant owns the controlling shares in the 1^st defendant.

 

Section 318[1] of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) 1999 [as amended] has defined the public service of a state to mean:

“The service of a state in any capacity in respect of the government of the state and it includes service as-

(g) Staff of any company or enterprise in which the government of a state or its agency holds controlling shares or interest”.

 

The fact that the 2^nd defendant owns the controlling shares in the 1^st defendant has made the service in the 1^st defendant service in the public service of the 2^nd defendant. Accordingly, I hold that employees of the 1^st defendant, who are the claimants in this suit, are employees in the public service of the 2^nd defendant.

 

The next question is who is liable to pay the claimants their salaries for the period they have been put on compulsory leave?

 

I have resolved earlier in this judgment that the claimants’ employments have not been terminated but only placed on “compulsory leave” since June 2011. Nothing has changed since then. The claimants are still on the compulsory leave. I have seen from the evidence of CW1, efforts the claimants have made to be recalled to perform their duties or be paid their salaries but all to no avail. I have no hesitation in holding that the claimants are entitled to be paid their salaries from the time they were forced to go on the compulsory leave. Having also concluded that the service of the claimants in the 1^st defendant is service in the public service of the 2^nd defendant, the 1^st and 2^nd defendants are responsible to pay the claimants’ arrears of their salaries from the time of the imposed compulsory Leave. The claimants, through CW1, has informed the court that they have even been paid 7 months’ salary arrears in September 2011 on the directives of the 2^nd Defendant. This piece of evidence shows that the 2^nd defendant is aware of its responsibility towards clearing the arrears of salaries of the claimants.

 

In paragraphs 235 and 236 of the statement of facts, the claimants computed and particularized the amounts of salary arrears due to each of the claimants. The 2^nd and 3^rd defendants’ denial of the averments in paragraphs 235 and 236 of the statement of facts is only to the extent that the 2^nd defendant is not the employer of the claimants. The 1^st and 2^nd defendants have not challenged the computations in paragraphs 235 and 236 of the statement of facts. Taking the totality of the evidence of CW1 into consideration, I find that the claimants have proved the arrears of salaries of each of the claimants as computed and particularized in paragraphs 235 and 236 of the statement of facts. The total sum of the arrears of salaries for the claimants is the sum of N376,794,245.24 and this is the sum the claimants claim in relief 4 of the claims.

 

In reliefs 2 and 5, the claimants sought both a declaration and an order directing the defendants to be paying to the claimants, excluding the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 89^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who have retired from service, the sum of N3,096,653.01 as monthly salaries from January 2021 till the determination of the Claimants' employment. I have found as a fact in this judgment that the employments of the claimants, except those who have retired between 2011 and to date, have not been terminated. The implication is that the employments of the claimants, except the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 89^th, 97^th and 104^th claimants who are said to have retired, subsist till date. Accordingly, the claimants who are still in service are entitled to be paid salaries until such a time that their employments are validly terminated or they lawfully retire from service.

 

In relief 6, the claimants sought an order directing the Defendants to remit the total sum of N12,163,049.09, representing union dues deductions from the Claimants' salaries from August, 2011 to 31^st December 2020, to the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees, being the trade union entitled to the union check-off dues of the claimants. Similarly, in relief 7, the claimants sought an order directing the Defendants to remit the sum of N100,795.59 monthly to Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE) as the check-off dues of the Claimants from January 2021. In the statement facts, as well as in the evidence of CW1, the claimants averred that they are all members of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees and that the Defendants ought to remit check-off deductions from their salaries from August, 2011 to December, 2020 and any other time their salaries become due and payable. The total due deduction from the Claimants salaries as at 31^st December, 2020 is the sum of N12,163,049.09 while the monthly check-off deductions from January, 2021 is the sum of N100,795.59. The claimants did a table in paragraph 238 of the statement of facts showing the computation of the accrued check-off dues from the arrears of salaries of the Claimants.

 

Check-off dues are deducted from salaries of employees and remitted to the union to which the employees belong. When the claimants computed the arrears of their salaries in paragraphs 235 and 236 of the statement of facts, they did not indicate any deduction of check-off dues from the arrears of salaries of the claimants. The claimants computed the entire sum constituting salaries owed to them and the total sum is what they claimed in relief 4 of their claim. The implication is that the sum claimed by the claimant in relief 4 comprises the check-off dues which ought to have been deducted from the salaries.  Accordingly, the amount the claimants wanted the defendants to remit to the union in relief 6 is not an amount deducted from the arrears of salary as computed by the claimants. For this reason, this claim cannot be granted. To grant same will imply that it is the defendants who paid the check-off dues and not the claimants.

 

As for relief 7, having held that the claimants are entitled to be paid their salaries from January 2021 until the determination of their employments, they are also entitled to have the check-off dues deducted from their monthly salaries to be paid to them from January 2021 and remitted to Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE).

 

In concluding this judgment, I find merit in the suit of the claimants. Except relief 6 which is not proved and accordingly refused, reliefs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 are granted. It is ordered as follows:

1.        It is declared that the employment of the Claimants subsists until determined in compliance with the terms of their contract of employment and the labour laws in Nigeria.

2.        It is declared that the monthly net salary of the Claimants, in exclusion of the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 89^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who have retired from service, is the sum of N3,096,653.01.

3.        It is declared that the Defendants are indebted to the Claimants to the tune of N376,794,245.24 being the total arrears of salaries owed to the Claimants as at 31^st December 2020.

4.        The defendants are ordered to pay the sum of N376,794,245.24 to the claimants being the total arrears of salaries owed the Claimants as at 31^st December, 2020.

5.        The defendants are ordered to pay each claimant, excluding the 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 17^th, 32^nd, 41^st, 51^st, 65^th, 67^th, 68^th, 75^th, 86^th, 89^th, 97^th and 104^th Claimants who have retired from service, his or her salary for every month from January 2021 until such a time that the claimants lawfully retire from service or their employments are validly terminated.

6.        The defendants are ordered to deduct the monthly check-off dues from the salaries of the claimants who are still in service as from January 2021 and remit same to the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE).

7.        The sum of N1,000,000.00 is awarded as cost in favour of the claimants.

 

Judgment is entered accordingly.

 

 

Hon. Justice O. Y. Anuwe

Judge