Rotary donates sanitary materials to Rivers police station

The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt, Gateway, has donated series of projects including sanitation materials and provision of branded vests to the Mile. 1 Police Station in Port Harcourt.

The club said the gesture is ‘’aimed at supporting the safety of public infrastructure, improving sanitation and enhance the visibility of the security outfit.

Speaking during the handover, the President of the Club, Ben Emeruwa, said the project was borne out of the need to support the police in maintaining their environment while ensuring the station is easily identifiable to residents and visitors

Emeruwa explained that the initiative which marks the club’s first project of the 2025/2026 Rotary year themed “Unite for Good/Promax Year”, included the unveiling of a rebranded police station signboard, repainting of the police building logo, and presentation of branded waste bins and sanitation tools to the police barracks.

He stated, “The project was necessitated by the need to maintain the police force’s buildings and the faded police signboard, which is necessary to aid people not conversant with the Mile 1 area to easily notice that there is a police presence there. “

He said the Mile 1 Police Station rebranding project aligns with Rotary’s global focus on community development and support for public institutions. Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Gateway says it plans to execute more high-impact projects throughout the Rotary year.

We are committed to creating visible, sustainable impact across public facilities in our community, especially those that play key roles in safety and social order,” Emeruwa added.

The club said further initiatives are expected in education, health, and youth development across Port Harcourt and and parts of the state.

The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Mile 1 Divisional Headquarters received the donated items on behalf of the command.

The tools, branded waste bins, brooms, and rakes—are intended to support regular sanitation within the police compound and barracks.

Also in attendance was Assistant Governor of Rotary Zone 27, Rtn Victor Awowade (Otunba), who joined club members to formally present the projects.