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Dear ________,

RE: EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD

This letter is issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of your employment as set out in your letter of employment dated ________ and the staff handbook/policies of ________ (urther follows our discussion during our meeting held on ________.

§ 1. Background

1.1. You were engaged in the role of ________ with effect from ________.

1.2. As a condition of your employment, you were required to complete a probationary period of ________, which was scheduled to conclude on ________.

1.3. The purpose of the probationary period is to enable the Company to assess your job performance, conduct, skills, suitability for the role and your compliance with the Company's policies and procedures, in accordance with the terms of your contract of employment and the provisions of the Labour Act, Cap L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

§ 2. Outcome of Assessment

2.1. Following a thorough and fair assessment of your performance during the probationary period, the Company has identified certain concerns which, in its reasonable opinion, indicate that your performance has not yet met the required standard for confirmation. The specific concerns observed are as follows:

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2.2. In view of the foregoing, and in exercise of the Company's right under your contract of employment, your probationary period is hereby extended by a further period of ________, commencing on ________ and expiring on ________ (the "Extended Probationary Period").

§ 3. Status During the Extended Probationary Period

3.1. Your employment shall not be confirmed until the satisfactory completion of the Extended Probationary Period.

3.2. All terms and conditions of your employment, including your remuneration of ________ and your obligations under the Company's policies, shall continue to apply during the Extended Probationary Period.

3.3. During the Extended Probationary Period, your employment may be terminated by either party giving ________ notice in writing, or payment in lieu thereof, in accordance with your contract of employment and applicable law.

§ 4. Performance Recommendations

4.1. In order to satisfactorily complete the Extended Probationary Period, you are required to take the following steps to improve your performance:

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4.2. The Company shall provide you with reasonable support and guidance during the Extended Probationary Period to enable you to meet the required standards.

§ 5. Review and Confirmation

5.1. Your performance shall be reviewed on or before ________.

5.2. Where the Company is satisfied that your performance meets the required standards at the end of the Extended Probationary Period, your employment shall be confirmed by written notice.

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§ 6. General

6.1. Nothing in this letter shall be construed as varying any other term of your contract of employment, save for the extension of the probationary period as expressly set out herein.

6.2. This letter and your employment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Labour Act, Cap L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

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Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter by signing and returning the duplicate copy to me.

Yours faithfully,

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For and on behalf of ________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

I, ________, acknowledge that I have received, read and understood the contents of this letter.

Signature: _________________________
Name: ________
Date: ________