Seplat Energy PLC Corporate Announcement (5785C)
June 13 2023 - 6:13AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5785C
Seplat Energy PLC
13 June 2023
Seplat Energy Plc
("Seplat Energy" or the "Company")
Nigerian Authorities Restore Immigration Documents of CEO, Roger
Brown
Lagos and London - 13 June 2023: 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.
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were withdrawn by the Ministry, following false allegations of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.
This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 17.10 of th e
Rulebook of the Nigerian Exchange, 2015 (Issuer's Rule).
Responsibility for publication
This announcement has been authorised for publication by Mr.
Basil Omiyi, Independent Chairman, on behalf of the entire Board of
Seplat Energy PLC.
Signed:
Mr. Basil Omiyi CON
Board Chairman
Enquiries:
Edith Onwuchekwa, Director Legal/Company +234 1 277 0400
Secretary
FTI Consulting
Ben Brewerton / Christopher Laing +44 203 727 1000
seplatenergy@fticonsulting.com
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Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Tom Reid / Luke Spells +44 207 986 4000
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Investec Bank plc
Chris Sim / Charles Craven / Jarrett +44 207 597 4000
Silver
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Notes to editors
Seplat Energy Plc is Nigeria's leading indigenous energy
company. It is listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX:
SEPLAT) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE:
SEPL).
Seplat Energy is pursuing a Nigeria-focused growth strategy
through participation in asset divestments by international oil
companies, farm-in opportunities, and future licensing rounds. The
Company is a leading supplier of gas to the domestic power
generation market. For further information please refer to the
Company
website, http://seplatenergy.com/
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