Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

RC PH WEST: WE PREACH PEACE

22/09/2026

🕊️ WALKING FOR PEACE — A JOURNEY FOR A BETTER SOCIETY 🕊️

On Saturday, 19th September 2026, the Global Advocate for Peace Flag, endorsed by the United Nations, joined hands with the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West, under the leadership of her President, Rotn. Okpala Obinna III, in collaboration with 14 other Rotary Clubs in Rotary District 9141, for a powerful Walk for Peace.

At 8:00am, we took off from Isaac Boro Park, walked through Government House, down to Lagos Bus Stop, and back, united by one message: PEACE IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY. Along the route, inspiring talks and messages highlighted the importance of peace, peaceful coexistence, tolerance, understanding, and the role each of us plays in building a harmonious society.

Addressing participants, President Rtn. Okpala Obinna III encouraged everyone to embrace peace not only in words, but in our everyday actions, relationships, homes, workplaces, communities, and society. When we choose peace in our actions, we create a lasting impact that can outlive us.

🕊️ But the walk must not end here.

Let us take the message of peace beyond the streets and into our homes, workplaces, communities, schools, places of worship, and everyday interactions.

Because peace is not just a destination we walk towards — it is a choice we make every day.

🌍 Let us walk for peace. Let us speak for peace. Let us act for peace. Let us LIVE for peace.

The change begins with YOU. The change begins with ME. The change begins NOW.

🕊️ Together, let us build a society where peace is not merely hoped for, but practiced, protected, and passed on to generations to come.




🙏🏼🙏🏼

Rtn Okpala Obinna III
President, RC PH West
2026-2027 RY

22/09/2026

PROMAX JUNGLE PARTY

22/09/2026

🌿🦁 AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING IN THE JUNGLE: CELEBRATING IMPACT, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP! 🦁🌿

What a wild, vibrant, and memorable night it was at the Jungle Party hosted by our exceptional Promax District Governor, Rtn. Anthony Woghiren, and his dedicated team!

Set against the warm, rustic ambiance of Vineyard Plaza, Port Harcourt, the evening brought together passionate leaders across Rotary International District 9141—Assistant Governors, Committee Chairs, Immediate Past Presidents, and key team players—who worked tirelessly to drive impact and service above self during the remarkable Promax Rotary year. Dressed in creative safari, hunters, and farmers-themed attire, the gathering truly embodied the spirit of:
"One Team. One Jungle. One District 9141!"

For me, the evening was nothing short of a triple honour:
1. Serving on the Planning Committee to help bring this historic celebration to life.
2. Receiving personal recognition with an award of excellence from our District Governor.
3. Receiving awards on behalf of our dear club, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West, in celebration of our collective impact and dedication throughout the Rotary year.

To every member of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West: this recognition belongs to all of us.Your hard work, passion for community development, and steadfast commitment made every single milestone possible.

A heartfelt thank you to PDG, Tony Woghiren for leading with distinction, inspiring innovation, and taking the time to celebrate the people behind the work. We carry this momentum and energy forward as we continue to touch lives and create lasting change.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Rtn. Gloria Anuri Ohia, PHF
Immediate Past President,

Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West

01/07/2026

HANDOVER FELLOWSHIP:
A Night of Transition, Accountability, and Celebration!

It was an incredible evening of fellowship and legacy at the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West on Monday, 29th June 2026.

We gathered at Neveda, Port Harcourt, for our highly anticipated Handover Fellowship marking the beautiful transition of leadership from one Rotary year to the next.

The evening was packed with moments of accountability, profound gratitude, and rich Rotary traditions. Here are the major highlights from the event:

Outgoing Club President, Rotarian Gloria Ohia PHF, took us down memory lane, highlighting the impact, projects, and milestones achieved during her phenomenal tenure.

Our Treasurer presented a comprehensive Financial Report, ensuring our commitment to financial accountability remains rock-solid.

A special moment of appreciation was dedicated to every individual and partner who supported our recent WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and Disease Prevention project. Your generosity continues to save and change lives!

We couldn't wrap up the month without singing to and celebrating our wonderful June Celebrants! Wishing you all many more years of impactful service.

The Grand Handover: Transfer of Power
The climax of the evening was the official handover ceremony proper. In true Rotary tradition:

President Gloria Ohia PHF took time to formally induct and guide the Incoming President, Rtn. Okpala Obinna PHF, on the symbolic use of the Rotary Bell and Gavel.

Key club properties including the Club’s Charter Certificate, Bye-laws, Letterheaded papers, and other official materials were officially passed on.

Finally, the exchange of the Presidential Insignia took place, beautifully demonstrating the official transfer of power and leadership.

As Rtn. Okpala Obinna PHF officially steps into the role of Club President, we look forward to an extraordinary new Rotary year filled with magic, greater impact, and community transformation!

Thank you to all members, visiting Rotarians, and guests who made the evening a massive success. Cheers to a new dawn!



Gloria Anuri Akwarandu Ohia PHF
President Rotary Club of Port-Harcourt West
2025-2026 Rotary Year.

30/06/2026

PYRAMID CHALLENGE

30/06/2026

RC PH WEST SHATTERS ANOTHER GLASS CEILING WITH
MAIDEN CLUB RETREAT!

What a time to be a Rotarian!
On Saturday, 27th June 2026, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West successfully hosted its historic, first-of-its-kind "Maiden Club Retreat" at the beautiful Spa Lavender and Suites, GRA, Port Harcourt!

It was an unforgettable day of high-impact learning, strategic planning, intense fellowship, and pure fun. We came, we connected, and we are officially recharged for the future!

We received an absolute wealth of knowledge from our esteemed guest speakers and leaders who challenged and inspired us to step up our game:

Our Incoming District Governor (as he then was), Rtn. Tony Olikagu, set the tone on sustaining Rotary’s goals through impact giving and robust new member orientation.

Past Assistant Governor, Rtn. Ajoke Enebeli, reminded us of the core of our strength—building an unbreakable club foundation through genuine friendship.

Our Charter President, Rtn. George Omenka, took us down memory lane with a powerful peep into our journey so far.

Past President Rtn. Ugochukwu Nwachukwu guided us through a critical and forward-thinking Club Bye-Law Review.

Past President Rtn. Kelvin Ezenwajiaku PHF took us on a practical, deep-dive approach to mastering our digital Rotary platforms.

To crown it all, our Incoming President officially unveiled the strategic roadmap and proposed budget for the upcoming Rotary year, aligning our collective vision to hit the ground running!

True to the spirit of Port Harcourt West, the fellowship and energy were unmatched! We kicked off with a delicious gourmet sandwich breakfast and later enjoyed the legendary, mouth-watering Port Harcourt Bole Lunch.

But the real highlight of the afternoon was our intense teamwork games and competitions! Minds and hands were put to the test during our Spaghetti Pyramid Challenge, where teams had to build the tallest pyramid using only strands of raw spaghetti and paper tape. It was a thrilling test of strategy, engineering, and patience—where the tallest pyramid that could stand perfectly on its own without any aid took home the crown!

The excitement didn't stop there. We also hit the water for a highly competitive swimming competition and brought the house down with an absolute showdown during our dancing competition! The laughter and bonding continued long into the evening with our legendary "Fellowship after Fellowship."

A massive thank you to our Incoming District Governor as he then was, who is now District Governor as at the time of this post, our incredible guest speakers, our dedicated Past Presidents, our brilliant Club Learning Facilitator, Rtn. Paschal Okeke, our Board of Directors, and every single Member, Partner in Service, and Friend who made this maiden retreat an epoch-making success.

The bar has been set incredibly high, and the momentum is unstoppable. Port Harcourt West is ready for greater heights!

Relive the magic from our photos.



Signed:
Rtn. Gloria Ohia PHF

President, Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West
2025-2026 RY

30/06/2026

Happy Rotary New Year
2026/2027