Why We Rejected ExxonMobil’s Vehicles – Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Government has rejected ten vehicles donated by ExxonMobil for COVID-19 contact tracing.

The state government in a statement on Sunday said the vehicles were very old and could not be used for the purpose for which they were donated.

The government however, said it was accepting two ambulances and 20 hospital beds also donated by the same company.

A statement issued by the Commissioner of Information, Mr. Charles Udoh said:
“The decision was taken at the State COVID-19 Committee meeting yesterday following an evaluation of the vehicles and other donations to the state by the oil company. The vehicles are considered too old and not in good enough operational conditions to withstand the rigors of contact tracing which they were meant to serve.

“However, The state government has accepted the two ambulances and 20 hospital beds also donated by the oil company, despite the fact that the ambulances are converted buses while the beds are below the standard of those currently in secondary healthcare facilities in the state.

“The Akwa Ibom State Government appreciates the continued support of corporate bodies and private individuals who have so far made cash or other materials donations towards the fight against COVID-19 in the state.”

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