Seplat Energy Plc has announced that the immigration lawsuit against its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Roger Brown, has been withdrawn by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The government had filed charges against Seplat and its CEO for an alleged breach of the Immigration Act, 2015 last week.
In a statement released by Seplat on Thursday, the company confirmed that it had become aware of the notice of discontinuance of the legal action.
The Notice of Withdrawal/Discontinuance of the action was issued by the Director Legal Services of the Nigeria Immigration Service and stated in part that “the Claimant hereby discontinues all the proceedings in this charge against the above-named Defendants.”
Seplat has been engaging with the Ministry of Interior to bring closure to the false allegations presented to the ministry that led to the withdrawal of the residency status of its CEO.
The company has denied all the allegations, stating that they were fabricated by some aggrieved stakeholders who accused Brown of racism, favouritism for expatriate workers, discrimination against Nigerians, and breach of the good governance code.
Seplat is a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange.
The company is committed to conducting its operations in a socially responsible manner, while ensuring the safety and security of its workforce and host communities.
The withdrawal of the immigration lawsuit against Roger Brown is a significant development for Seplat and its CEO, as it clears the air on the allegations made against them.
The company can now focus on its operations and continue to deliver value to its stakeholders.