FG restores immigration permits for Seplat’s Roger Brown
Sopuruchi Onwuka
Federal government has provided the Managing Director of Seplat Energy Plc, Mr Roger Brown, with all entry permits to enable him return to the country and resume his roles in the management of Nigeria’s leading diversified energy company.
Mr Roger Brown had to leave the country when his immigration documents and sundry work permits were voided by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) under controversial circumstances. And the company has been vigorous in engaging relevant authorities to address the matter.
Chairman of the company’s Board, Mr Basil Omiyi, declared in a statement issued by the Director in charge of External Affairs & Sustainability, Dr Chioma Afe, that the Ministry of Interior and the 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.”
The company had previously announced that the immigration documents were withdrawn by the ministry following false allegations of racism, unfair prejudice, discrimination and improper immigration status made by certain individuals parading as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 stated that it cooperated fully with the verification checks conducted by the immigration authorities to achieve restoration of the 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,” the company declared.
