SALAMI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The plaintiff's claim which eventually was considered can be found in his further amended statement of claim. The application to further amend the statement of claim, dated 5th July, 1999, was served on the defendant after the conclusion of addresses and the matter was in the process of being adjourned for judgment. The claims endorsed on the further amended statement of claim which was indeed the only application dated 5th July, 1999 are recited immediately hereunder:
"Whereof the plaintiff claims against the defendant as follows:
1. A declaration that his purported dismissal as per the defendant's letter 30th August, 1996 is null and void.
2. N500,000.00 as damages for the pain, distress and anguish occasioned by the said letter.
3. Further and other reliefs.
Alternatively the plaintiff claims:
1. A declaration that his purported dismissal is wrongful and ineffectual to terminate his employment with the defendant/company.
2. An order…