Stuart Connal, who, only last June was briefing the press about the changes in status of Centrica’s operations in Nigeria, is now working for SEPLAT. The former managing director of the Nigerian subsidiary of the British Gas company resumed as the Chief Operating Officer at the Nigerian Independent, around November 2010. He reports directly to Austin Avuru, SEPLAT’s CEO and Managing Director. Connal is well liked by the Nigerian media, who find him easily accessible and engaging.