Thelma Osatohanmwen
In a landmark decision, the Delta State House of Assembly has reversed the termination of Emmanuel Emenetie’s employment by the Post Primary Education Board, after 24 years.
NEWSTODAYNG gathered that Emenetie’s long-standing battle for justice culminated in a petition, submitted to the Assembly on February 17, 2000, alleging a wrongful termination of his employment by the Post Primary Education Board.
In his plea, he sought reinstatement as Permanent Secretary, parity in benefits with his colleagues, and compensation amounting to N4,800,000.00 for the duration of his unemployment.
During Tuesday’s session presided over by Speaker Hon Emomotimi Guwor, the lawmakers unanimously ruled in favor of Emenetie, condemning his unjust dismissal as a blatant violation of the law.
In their resolution, the lawmakers ordered Emenetie’s reinstatement with immediate effect and directed that he receive all salaries and emoluments owed to him from the date of his unlawful termination.
The Assembly also mandated payment of all entitlements, including benefits, retroactively from the date of Emenetie’s dismissal until his supposed retirement.
Commending the report presented by the Public Petitions Committee, Speaker Guwor instructed the Clerk of the House to formally communicate the Assembly’s decision to the relevant authorities.
The Deputy Speaker was tasked to ensure compliance with the Assembly’s directives, with the lawmakers emphasizing the necessity for Emenetie to retire at the grade level of a Director, consistent with his present rank.