Key Highlights
- The Nigeria Immigration Service acting for the Federal Government of Nigeria has withdrawn the suit filed against the Company and some Directors.
- The Notice of Withdrawal/Discontinuance of the action dated 6 April 2023, was issued by the Director of Legal Services of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
- Seplat Energy had on 9th March refuted a news report following a letter regarding the residency status of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger Brown.
Seplat Energy Plc has disclosed the withdrawal of the suit filed against the company and its directors by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
The company made the disclosure in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited obtained by Nairametrics.
Withdrawal/Discontinuance of the legal action
The statement was signed by Mr. Basil Omiyi. Board Chairman noted that Seplat Energy has become aware of the Notice of Withdrawal/Discontinuance of the legal action that was previously instituted at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, by the Nigeria Immigration Service (acting for the Federal Government of Nigeria) against the Company and some of its Directors and Officers.
- “The Notice of Withdrawal/Discontinuance of the action dated 6 April 2023, 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”.
- The Company continues to engage with the Ministry of Interior to bring closure to the false allegations presented to the Ministry as a result of which the residency status of its Chief Executive Officer was withdrawn,’’ the statement said.
Ex parte Interim Orders
The Company also referred to its announcement of 6 April 2023 confirming that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos had vacated the ex parte Interim Orders against Seplat, its CEO, and its Board Chairman, including the orders that restrained the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger Brown from participating in the running of the Company.
- “This announcement is made further to the Company’s announcement of 13 March 2023 and pursuant to Rule 17.10 of the Rulebook of the Nigerian Exchange, 2015 (Issuer’s Rule),” the statement noted.
What you should know
Seplat Energy had on 9th March refuted a news report following a letter regarding the residency status of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger Brown.
In a notice to NGX, Seplat said it wishes to refute the false allegations against Mr. Brown, which have been presented to the Ministry of Interior and the public by certain petitioners, and which have not been brought to the attention of Mr. Roger Brown or Seplat Energy for a reaction.
It noted that the orchestrated media reports are clearly calculated to spread false information.
- “Seplat Energy will be engaging with the Ministry to reject the impressions created by these allegations. The Board believes that these allegations are a spurious and vindictive reaction to the enforcement of corporate governance standards in the Company by the Board of Seplat Energy.
- Over the past decade, Mr. Brown has earned an unblemished record of service and leadership in the Company. On 8th March 2023, the Board of Seplat Energy unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Mr. Brown, who continues to discharge his duties and responsibilities as CEO from the Seplat UK office,” the company said.
Are you talking about the racist Seplat CEO whose Visa, Residence and Permit was revoked?
He can’t come to Nigeria and be racist to Nigerians at home, that is unacceptable.
I believe it’s challenging to complain about expats’ racism in Nigeria while our most recent election has once again highlighted the significant problems related to tribalism in Nigerian society and corporate environments.
If we genuinely want to prosecute expats for racism in Nigeria, we must first criminalize and prosecute our issues with tribalism. As the saying goes, we should remove the logs from our eyes before criticizing the specks in others.
HomeGood day, brother.
I don’t know what is inside your head that makes you prefer prioritizing home-based and, of course, Nigerian problems over problems caused by outsiders.
It is okay if we fight within ourselves, call each other names, tribalize ourselves, and regionalize ourselves.
All the above-mentioned problems will be solved one day if we continue to preach love both offline and online and wipe out all the hatred that has birthed many demons amongst ourselves.
But does it make sense in a country like Nigeria to let foreigners behave racistally towards citizens of the country?
It just doesn’t.
And whatever happens, we’re Nigerians, and we won’t tolerate any racist behavior from a foreigner (whoever he is).
And soon, those religious, ethnographic, and regional bigots will surely be dealt with, Insha Allah.
SeeyBlog Editor.
Kano, Nigeria.
@SeeyBlog, the man has been working at Seplat in Nigeria for 10 years, so when exactly did he become ‘racist’? Was it when other people wanted to top job or when they were reportedly no longer benefiting from insider deals?!
Please, re-read the who article again brother.
Don’t question without reading the whole article. In Nigeria, we welcome me even if he is gonna live forever with us. But this is a reminder, we won’t take any big stupid behavior from him or even our brothers at home.
We should love and respect each other first.
Thank you.