Seplat Energy has confirmed that it has submitted all required documentation concerning its Chief Executive Officer, Roger Brown, to the Nigerian government. The company made the statement on Thursday, shortly after news emerged that the Federal Government had filed charges against Seplat Energy Plc and Brown for an alleged breach of the Immigration Act, 2015.
In a corporate notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Seplat acknowledged the suit against the company and several of its directors and officers. The lawsuit relates to Brown’s immigration status and the withdrawal of his visa by the Ministry of Interior. Seplat referred to its March 9, 2023 announcement, emphasizing its commitment to the rule of law and high standards of corporate governance. The company expressed confidence that it has provided all necessary documents to the Ministry of Interior and that the judicial process will address the matter appropriately.
In the March 9 statement, Seplat denied the allegations made against Brown by certain petitioners, which included accusations of racism, favoritism toward expatriate workers, discrimination against Nigerians, and violations of the corporate governance code. Seplat characterized those claims as “spurious and vindictive,” arguing they were a reaction to the Board’s enforcement of governance standards. The company noted that over the past decade Brown has maintained an unblemished record of service and leadership.
The Federal Government’s suit alleges that the defendants allowed Brown—whose visa had previously been revoked—to assume the role of CEO without obtaining statutory approval from the Controller‑General of Immigration or consent from the Minister of Interior.
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