A Nigerian-Norwegian expatriate has sued Halliburton for alleged workplace discrimination and wrongful termination in Nigeria, seeking substantial compensation and benefits.
A Nigerian-Norwegian expatriate, Olukayode Togun, has filed a suit against Halliburton Energy Services Inc., alleging workplace discrimination, unfair labor practices, and wrongful termination disguised as redundancy, according to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Mr Togun, formerly the group business development manager, claims Halliburton treated him unequally compared to other expatriate staff in its Nigerian operations. “Despite holding Norwegian citizenship, I was denied several expatriate entitlements routinely granted to foreign employees, including housing, education, hardship allowances, and higher salaries,” the suit states.
The case, filed at the National Industrial Court under number NICN/LA/268/2025, contends that the company’s actions amounted to constructive dismissal and violated both Nigerian and international labor standards. Mr Togun seeks a declaration that his termination was unlawful and discriminatory under International Labour Organisation Conventions, Section 42 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
He is requesting the full vesting of his earned stock units, early retirement benefits of about ₦226 million, a severance package equivalent to 60 months’ salary, and ₦100 million for relocation expenses.
The National Industrial Court has not yet assigned the case to a judge for hearing, according to NAN.
This lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about expatriate treatment and corporate compliance with labor laws in Nigeria.