The National Industrial Court in Port Harcourt has ruled that the 2014 termination of Mr. Patrick’s employment by United Bank for Africa (UBA) was wrongful, ordering the bank to pay him N12.5 million in compensation.
Court’s Findings and Compensation Breakdown
In a landmark ruling, Justice Zaynab Bashir determined that UBA breached the terms of Mr. Patrick’s employment contract by failing to provide proper notice or payment in lieu of notice at the time of his dismissal.
As part of the court’s judgment, Mr. Patrick was awarded:
N8.25 million for being recognized twice as a role model in the bank’s appraisal reports.
N2.25 million for outstanding performance recognition.
N2 million in general damages.
Background of the Case
Mr. Patrick, who served as a Senior Banking Officer at UBA from August 2008 until January 2014, challenged his termination on the grounds that the bank’s “service no longer required” justification violated UBA’s Disciplinary Process and Sanctions Policy.
His legal team successfully argued that the dismissal was unjust and failed to follow due process. However, while the court ruled in his favor regarding wrongful termination, it dismissed his claim for N75 million in damages for alleged inhumane treatment and psychological trauma, citing insufficient evidence.
UBA Ordered to Comply Within 30 Days
The court ordered UBA to make the full payment within 30 days of the judgment. The bank had argued that Mr. Patrick’s services were no longer required and that his terminal benefits had been duly paid. However, the court ruled that this was insufficient to justify the manner of his dismissal.
The ruling reinforces the need for corporate institutions to adhere strictly to employment policies and due process in employee terminations.Court Orders UBA to Pay N12.5 Million for Wrongful Dismissal
The National Industrial Court in Port Harcourt has ruled that the 2014 termination of Mr. Patrick’s employment by United Bank for Africa (UBA) was wrongful, ordering the bank to pay him N12.5 million in compensation.
Court’s Findings and Compensation Breakdown
In a landmark ruling, Justice Zaynab Bashir determined that UBA breached the terms of Mr. Patrick’s employment contract by failing to provide proper notice or payment in lieu of notice at the time of his dismissal.
As part of the court’s judgment, Mr. Patrick was awarded:
N8.25 million for being recognized twice as a role model in the bank’s appraisal reports.
N2.25 million for outstanding performance recognition.
N2 million in general damages.
Background of the Case
Mr. Patrick, who served as a Senior Banking Officer at UBA from August 2008 until January 2014, challenged his termination on the grounds that the bank’s “service no longer required” justification violated UBA’s Disciplinary Process and Sanctions Policy.
His legal team successfully argued that the dismissal was unjust and failed to follow due process. However, while the court ruled in his favor regarding wrongful termination, it dismissed his claim for N75 million in damages for alleged inhumane treatment and psychological trauma, citing insufficient evidence.
UBA Ordered to Comply Within 30 Days
The court ordered UBA to make the full payment within 30 days of the judgment. The bank had argued that Mr. Patrick’s services were no longer required and that his terminal benefits had been duly paid. However, the court ruled that this was insufficient to justify the manner of his dismissal.
The ruling reinforces the need for corporate institutions to adhere strictly to employment policies and due process in employee terminations.
