A Federal High Court in Lagos was yesterday, forced to adjourn continuation of hearing until November 15 in a suit filed by the Federal Government against Shell Western Supply and Trading Ltd over alleged crude oil shipment worth 406.8 million dollars.
The suit, filed by the federal government’s counsel, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu (SAN), has Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd and its subsidiary — Shell Western Supply & Trading Ltd as defendants.
The continuation of trial was stalled following the absence of the judge, Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, who was said to be attending a conference in Abuja.
Similarly, a similar case before the same court involving the federal government and Agip which was also scheduled for yesterday , was also fixed for November 15 for hearing.
The plaintiff is claiming $406.8 million from the defendants, representing the shortfall of money paid into the Federal Government’s account with the Central Bank. The money is for crude oil lifted in 2013 and 2014.
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