The Federal Government has restored the immigration documents of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown.
The company made this known via a statement issued and made available to The Star on Tuesday, June 13.
Brown’s immigration documents were withdrawn by the Ministry of Interior, following allegations of racism made by some stakeholders of Seplat Energy.
The statement read: “Seplat Energy is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Interior (Ministry) 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 the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Roger Brown.
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“The Company previously announced that the Immigration Documents were withdrawn by the Ministry, following false allegations of racism, unfair prejudice, discrimination and improper immigration status made by certain individuals parading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.”
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