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13/06/2023 12:15

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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The Company previously announced that the Immigration Documents were withdrawn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 the 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 Secretary  +234 1 277 0400

 

 FTI Consulting
 Ben Brewerton / Christopher Laing            +44 203 727 1000

                                              seplatenergy@fticonsulting.com (mailto:seplatenergy@fticonsulting.com)

 Citigroup Global Markets Limited
 Tom Reid / Luke Spells                       +44 207 986 4000

 Investec Bank plc
 Chris Sim / Charles Craven / Jarrett Silver  +44 207 597 4000

 

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/
(http://seplatenergy.com/)

 

 

 

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