Court restores Ararume as NNPCL’s non-executive chairman
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has declared illegal the sack of Ifeanyi Ararume as non-executive chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
Judging in the matter on Tuesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo said Mr Ararume’s removal was unconstitutional and, as such, the court restored him as the company’s non-executive chairman with full benefits.
The judge also set aside every decision taken by the board that was appointed after Mr Ararume’s removal.
Mr Ekwo awarded N5 billion as damages in favour of Mr Ararume.
Mr Ararume sued the federal government, praying the court declared his sack as NNPC board chairman illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional.
He contended his removal by vide letter on January 17, 2022, with reference number SGF. 3V111/86 violated the CAMA law under which NNPCL was incorporated.
Apart from asking the court to issue an order to return him to office, Mr Ararume also demanded N100 billion as compensation for the damages he suffered following the unlawful removal.
(NAN)
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