By Our Reporter
An aggrieved employee, James Oketa, has demanded N22.3 million in compensation from his former employer, Super Engineering Company Limited, over what he described as the unlawful termination of his appointment.
Oketa, who worked at the firm located within the Ikorodu Industrial Estate, was allegedly dismissed on December 5, 2024 after over two decades of loyal and dedicated service to the company.
The company reportedly cited his involvement in union activities as the reason for his disengagement.
In a letter dated February 5, 2026, addressed to the Managing Director of the company, his lawyers, Zimra Attorneys (Legal Practitioners & Associates), Lagos, described the dismissal as illegal and a violation of his fundamental right to freedom of association.
The legal team argued that the grounds for Oketa’s termination were unjustifiable and amounted to an infringement on his rights.
They are demanding a total sum of N22,297,550 as compensation, covering unpaid salaries from December 2024 to February 2026, as well as damages for the alleged wrongful termination.
Reacting to the development, the company’s Managing Director, identified simply as DeGab, said the matter is already being handled by the firm’s legal adviser.
“The matter is being handled by our lawyer, and we are not authorised to speak to anybody about it,” he said.
He added, “Our lawyer responded to his letter from one counsel, only for him to engage another.”
