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Seplat Energy said Nigeria’s immigration authorities have restored the visa and work permit of its CEO Roger Brown.
The oil company made this known in a statement Tuesday
signed by board chairman, Basil Omiyi.
A similar statement was sent to the Nigeria Exchange, where
Seplat is listed as a public company.
Omiyi said the Ministry of Interior also restored Brown’s
Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (“CERPAC”) and other Visas
for the entry or stay in Nigeria.
The Company 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Documents were withdrawn by the Ministry, following false allegations of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 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 are pleased
that Mr. Brown has resumed in his role as CEO, as the Company continues to make
strong strides in delivering its 2023 operational targets.