Mr. Roger Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, can now heave a sigh of relief as the Nigerian government has restored his immigration documents after almost three months of dispute over his stay in the country.
The Company said in a statement that the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have restored the Working Permit, Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card CERPAC and other Visas for the entry or stay in Nigeria by Brown.
Seplat had previously announced that the Immigration Documents were withdrawn by the Ministry following false allegations of racism, unfair prejudice, discrimination and improper immigration status made by certain individuals parading as “concerned workers and stakeholders of Seplat Energy Plc”.
The Company said it cooperated fully with the verification checks conducted by the Immigration Authorities, which resulted in the restored immigration status of Roger Brown.
In view of the restored Immigration Documents, Mr. Brown can now validly enter, work, and stay in Nigeria and today has resumed his position as CEO of Seplat Energy.
The Board and Management of Seplat Energy Plc, expressed the decision by government and that Mr. Brown has resumed in his role as CEO, as the Company continues to make strong strides in delivering its 2023 operational targets.
