MOHAMMED LAWAL GARBA. J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is from the decision of the Federal High Court, sitting at Minna in Suit No. FHC/MN/CS/18/09 contained in the judgment delivered on 23/3/10. The Respondent herein had taken an originating summons against the Appellants herein and submitted questions to the Federal High Court for determination in respect of the termination of her appointment with the 1st Respondent. Due to the challenge on the use of the originating summons by the Appellants, it is expedient to set out the questions as well as the relief as they appear thereon. The questions submitted to the Federal High Court for decision are thus:-
"i. Whether the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna or the Registrar possesses any power under the provisions of Section 15 of Federal Universities of Technology Act CAP F23 LFN 2004, to terminate the appointment of the Plaintiff without recourse to the Council
ii. Whether the Council or …