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REINSTATED NEXIM BANK HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO RESUME ON MONDAY

Mrs. Abraham Ramatu’s reinstatement after five years of unlawful termination highlights the importance of upholding employees’ rights and adherence to due process in the workplace. It underscores the role of the legal system in rectifying injustices and ensuring accountability, while also emphasizing the need for organizations to comply with court orders and respect the decisions of competent authorities. Additionally, Mrs. Ramatu’s case serves as a reminder of the challenges individuals may face in asserting their rights and seeking redress, as well as the importance of perseverance and legal recourse in addressing such grievances.

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2 months ago

March 2, 2024

Stella Charles Akupue

REINSTATED NEXIM BANK HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO RESUME ON MONDAY

Mrs Abraham Ramatu, a seasoned Senior Manager poised to resume her role as the former Head of the Human Resources Department at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank. Following five years of unjust termination, Mrs Ramatu’s reinstatement comes from a landmark decision by the National Industrial Court, emphasizing the triumph of justice.

With a distinguished career in the international trade and development sector, Mrs. Ramatu brings a wealth of experience and expertise in budgeting, Microsoft Word, Excel, and more. Holding a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and an MBA in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Ahmadu Bello University, her credentials reflect a steadfast commitment to excellence and professional growth.

Mrs Ramatu, is set to resume on Monday, March 4, 2024 after 5 years of unlawful termination of her employment. This is under the order of the National Industrial Court, Coram Oyewunmi J, in suit number NICN/ABJ/19/2023 On May 9, 2019, Mrs Abraham and some other bank staff were unceremoniously sacked when her appointment at the bank was terminated for no reason and without due process.

She lodged a public complaint at the National Assembly which resolved on July 8, 2021 that she be reinstated and her entitlements paid to her. However, the Board of NEXIM Bank refused to comply with the resolution, stating that she could approach a court of competent jurisdiction if she was aggrieved.

On January 31, 2023, she filed a complaint at the National Industrial Court, Abuja. The court gave judgment on February 21, 2024, declaring the termination of her employment unlawful, null and void and of no effect whatsoever. The court set aside the termination and ordered that she be reinstated with all her benefits and entitlements paid to her.

In an apparent notice of enforcement of the order, her lawyers, Velma Solicitors, informed the Managing Director of the Bank that she will resume on Monday, March 4, 2024. In a letter cited by this publication, the Managing Partner at the firm, David Ashaolu, Esq, warned that any attempt to prevent her from resuming at her duty post on Monday would amount to criminal contempt of court and will be treated as such.

There is no appeal against the court’s judgment, and neither is there any order preventing the execution of the judgment.

As of press time, NEXIM Bank has not responded to the letter.

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