4 As I stated in the early part of this judgment, the defendant did not file its statement of defence. The action is therefore left undefended. In the case of Egesimba v. Onuzurueike (2002)15 NWLR (pt. 791) 466. Ayoola JSC (as he then was) put the position of the law in such situation thus: “where the only pleading filed is the statement of claim, absence of a statement of defence means that no issue is joined.” In the absence of any issue joined, the court is entitled to deem every allegation of fact contained in the statement of claim as established without further proof against the defendant. See Arimi v. Bashorun & Ors. (1979)1 FNR 226. In Okoebor v. Police Council (2003)12 NWLR (pt.834)5 S.C.11, the Supreme Court per Niki Tobi JSC (as he then was) put the position of the law in these words: “The basic principle of law is that where a defendant fails to file a defence, he will be deemed to have admitted that claim or relief in the statement of claim.” In the instant case, the Plaintiff went ahead to lead evidence on his pleaded facts which was left unchallenged and uncontroverted. I am therefore, prepared to enter judgment in his favour. The claim as contained in paragraph 14 of the Plaintiff’s statement of claim is for: (a) A declaration that the Plaintiff is entitled to be paid by the defendant the sum of N6,315,650.00 being value of work done for the defendant as per the defendant’s interim valuation of 5th December, 2011. (b) An Order of court directing the defendant to pay to the Plaintiff the sum of N6,315,650.00 being sum due and