Seplat Energy Notes Lawsuit against CEO, Roger Brown

Seplat Energy Notes Lawsuit against CEO, Roger Brown

Seplat Energy PLC Notes that a lawsuit has been filed against the company and some of its directors and officers by the Nigeria Immigration Service, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

The lawsuit is in relation to the immigration status of Chief Executive Roger Brown and the withdrawal of his immigration visa.

The company told the Nigerian Exchange that Seplat is confident that it has provided all the required documentation to the Nigerian government and is confident the judicial process will address the circumstances “appropriately”.

“Seplat Energy has become aware of a suit filed at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, by the Nigeria Immigration Service against the Company and some of its Directors and Officers.

“The suit is in relation to the immigration status of Mr Roger Brown and the withdrawal of his immigration visa by the Ministry of Interior.

“The Company refers to its Announcement of 9th March 2023 and continues to follow the rule of law and uphold high standards of corporate governance.

“Seplat Energy remains confident that it has provided all of the required documentation to the Ministry of Interior and the judicial process will address the circumstances appropriately, while it continues to engage and cooperate with the immigration authorities in Nigeria”, the company said in a statement.

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