The Ministry of Interior, Abuja, has revoked the work permit, visa, and residence permit of the Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown.
According to People Gazette, this was done as a result of allegations of of racism, favoritism of foreign workers, and discrimination levied against him by his Nigerian employees.
Federal authorities also accused Mr. Brown of using an illegally obtained Combination Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card.
It was also said that Brown ignored invitations to participate in the ministry’s investigation into the matter.
In a letter dated March 3, 2023, the Ministry of Internal Affairs informed the Board Chairman of Seplat Energy Plc of the revocation.
Titled “Withdrawal of Work Permit, CERPAC, Visa/Residence Permit of Mr. Roger Thompson Brown – CEO, SEPLAT Energy Plc, ” the ministry accused Mr Brown of favoring foreign workers, discriminating Nigerians working with the organisation.
“I write to inform you that the Ministry is in receipt of a petition from the Solicitor to the concerned workers and stakeholders of Seplat Energy PLC accusing Mr. Rogers Thomson Brown, the CEO of the companies of various allegations, ” the notice read.
“These accusations include racism, favouring foreign workers and discriminating against Nigerian employees. Testimony was received from several witnesses, which supported the allegations. Mr. Roger T. Brown declined to attend despite two invitations, claiming to be unavailable even though we learnt he was in Abuja for other purposes at the time,” it added.
“Consequently, the Ministry has withdrawn the Work Permit CERPAC, Visa, Residence Permit and all relevant documents that authorised Mr. Roger Thomson Brown’s entry or stay in Nigeria”, the letter stated.
