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BHGE contributes to Mozambique Cyclone Relief Efforts with $50,000 donation to victims

The donated sum made to Red Cross Mozambique, will support relief and victim support expenses such as food, water, shelter, medical supplies and other essentials

With this contribution to the Red Cross purse, we are complementing efforts to help the affected communities get back on their feet

MAPUTO, Mozambique, March 27, 2019/APO Group/ --

Both companies supporting relief efforts in the most affected locations; Employees also providing support by donating necessities.

Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) (BHGE.com) announced today its donation of $50,000 to the ongoing disaster relief efforts in Mozambique, in the wake of Cyclone Idai, which devastated large parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi on March 14, 2019.

The donated sum made to Red Cross Mozambique, will support relief and victim support expenses such as food, water, shelter, medical supplies and other essentials. Likewise, employees have made individual contributions of funds and essentials to support ongoing relief efforts.

In expressing his condolences, Ado Oseragbaje President & CEO, BHGE Sub-Saharan Africa said “it is heartbreaking to see the scale of devastation wrought by the cyclone on innocent lives, particularly in Mozambique. With this contribution to the Red Cross purse, we are complementing efforts to help the affected communities get back on their feet.”

In addition, Farid Fezoua, President & CEO GE Africa stated: “Given our established presence in the country, we share in the deep pain of the people of Mozambique and in particular, the communities directly affected by the cyclone. We stand with them at this difficult time” he added. “We hope this donation helps provide the needed support for the people affected.”

BHGE has operated in Mozambique since 2014 with offices in Maputo and Pemba. Through the extensive supply chains, the company, directly and indirectly, employs several Mozambicans. Also, as champions of localization, BHGE invests heavily in the empowerment, skills development and transfer across multiple economic sectors.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GE.

Media Contact:
Segun Obagbemi
Regional Communications Leader
BHGE Sub-Saharan Africa  
+234 703 177 9867
olusegun.obagbemi@bhge.com  

Juvenalda Machalele
Communications Specialist
GE Mozambique 
+258 840 94 5000
juvenalda.T.machalele@ge.com

About Baker Hughes, a GE company:
Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) (BHGE.com) is the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. We deploy minds and machines to enhance customer productivity, safety and environmental stewardship, while minimizing costs and risks at every step of the energy value chain. With operations in over 120 countries, we infuse over a century of experience with the spirit of a startup – inventing smarter ways to bring energy to the world. Visit us at BHGE.com