CHIDI NWAOMA UWA, J.C.A. (Delivering the leading judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment of B.A. Ogunlesi-Adio, J of 7th March 1996, at the High Court Of Ogun State, Ota. The respondent as plaintiff by his Amended Statement of Claim dated 26th day of October, 1994 claimed against the defendant now appellant as follows:
''(i) A declaration that the purported termination of the appointment of the plaintiff vides the letter of 15th August, 1990 is in substance a dismissal from employment of the defendant.
(ii) That the plaintiff's dismissal is unlawful illegal null and void
(iii) An order setting the said dismissal of the plaintiff aside.
(iv) An order compelling the defendant to reinstate the plaintiff.
(v) A sum of Twelve Thousand, Nine Hundred And Seventy Five Naira Sixty Eight Kobo (N12,975:68) being the salary and Allowances from the 15th day of August, to November, 1991.
(vi) Sum due to the plaintiff from the beginning of December 1991 to the final determination of this s…