Case Law

Insubordination in public service is a serious misconduct.

F.J.S.C. v. Thomas [2013] 17 NWLR (Pt. 1384) 503 at 538, para F, per Nwodo, JCA: “Insubordination or disobedience of formal instruction from established authority remains insubordination which is an act of misconduct.” Notes: In public service, acts of insubordination has grave consequences. According to Nwodo, JCA, “Insubordination by a staff even in respect of one allegation […]