Court Adjourns To Oct. 30, 31 For Ebede To Prove Case Against Former Employer

The National Industrial Court, on Friday, adjourned suit No. NICN/LA/22/2018 – James Ebede Exxon Mobil & Mobil for the claimant (James Ebede) to be cross-examined on October 30 & 31, 2023.

Hon. Justice Rabiu Gwandu fixed the date on Friday after the hearing of the matter.

When the matter came up in court, counsel representing Mobil, Mr. Ituah Imhanze, informed the court of Mobil’s application, seeking to amend its defence.

The court granted the application with cost. The court then set down the matter for trial on October 30 & 31, 2023.

The court also noted that it will hear the application filed by Mobil challenging the jurisdiction of the court on the next adjourned date alongside the trial.

Counsel to Exxon Mobil, Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, and James Ebede’s Counsel, Chucks Uguru, also agreed to this approach.