Nigerian authorities restore immigration documents of Seplat Energy CEO, Roger Brown
June 13, 2023178 views0 comments
By Business A.M.
Seplat Energy has announced 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 (Immigration Documents) of Roger Brown, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO).
The company previously announced that the immigration documents were withdrawn by the ministry, following false allegations of racism, unfair prejudice, discrimination and improper immigration status made by certain individuals parading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, in a statement signed by Basil Omiyi,board chairman,Seplat, said it cooperated fully with the verification checks conducted by the immigration authorities, which resulted in the restored immigration status of Roger Brown.
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In view of the restored immigration documents, the company stated that Brown can now validly enter, work, and stay in Nigeria and 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,” Seplat stated.