WALI, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant as plaintiff in the trial court claimed against the respondent/defendant in paragraphs 20 and 21 of his Amended Statement of Claim the following reliefs:-
"20. Whereof by reason of his dismissal, the plaintiff has suffered loss and damages and thereby claims as follows:-
(i) A declaration that his dismissal is wrongful, unlawful, unconstitutional, contrary to the rules of Natural Justice, and the conditions of service as per the Collective Agreement and therefore Null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
(ii) A declaration that his dismissal being wrongful, unlawful and of no effect whatsoever he is entitled to be reinstated to his job and to be paid the arrears of his salary and allowances from 31/8/88 till the date of judgment as per paragraph 18 above.
21. Alternatively, special damages for wrongful dismissal as follows:-
(a) Annual salary from 31/8/88 for 25 years which is the retirement age amounting to ₦525,600.00.
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