EXXONMOBIL Guyana has made a contribution of more than $10 million to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), as part of support for residents affected by flooding across Guyana.
President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge, handed over the cheque to Director-General of the CDC, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, at their headquarters on Wednesday.
“The magnitude of this flood and how it continues to affect so many people across Guyana is truly sad to see. We recognise that there are so many needs at this time, and we are pleased to support the efforts of the Civil Defence Commission in bringing much-needed relief to those affected,” Routledge said at the handing over ceremony.
ExxonMobil Guyana has supported training for the CDC’s Voluntary Emergency Response Team (VERT), which Craig said is instrumental to the agency’s response efforts.
The CDC head pointed to other areas of support over the years, such as the CDC’s oil spill response capabilities, and labelled ExxonMobil Guyana a “true partner”.
ExxonMobil has since responded, expressing their pride at being part of a broader group of businesses that have come forward to help the country during this difficult rainy season.
“We wish the CDC and the government every success in their efforts to provide relief,” ExxonMobil said.