History of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan

The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan is a historic club of significant firsts. It was the first club to be chartered in the new Rotary District 9141 and the first all CEO club in Africa. The idea of starting a Rotary club of service-oriented CEO’s in the cosmopolitan area of Port Harcourt city, was the brainchild of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA during 2016/2017 Rotary year. The board of the club took a decision to commence survey processes same year. The club was proposed to cover the Old GRA, Amadi Flats, Moscow Rd, State Secretariat and Azikiwe Rd.

The process for organizing the Provisional Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan was approved by DG Ikponmwosa with Virginia Major as the New Club Adviser and an informative meeting held at The Crib Lifestyle Hotel on July 4, 2017.  Four persons; Innocent Iyalla – Harry, Tamunoibim Semenitari, Izobe Obozuwa- Spiff and Ifeoma Ifejika; attended that first meeting with President Jerus Uvieghara of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt G.R.A and the New Club Adviser, P.A.G Virginia Major.

On July 11th, the inaugural pre- charter meeting held at the Crib Hotel, Creek Hospital Close, Old GRA in Port Harcourt on July.  Nine people attended the meeting. The Sergeant at Arms collection for that historic meeting was N17,000.

Other fellowships were held subsequently. Top Rotary leaders spoke to the members at different times. The list includes Rotary International Director Elect, Yinka Babalola, District Governor Ikponmwosa Ogiemudia, Past District Governor Gabriel Toby, Past District Governor Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, District Governor Nominee Nze Anizor, Past Assistant Governor Virginia Major, Past President Arthur Kalagbor during whose tenure the idea of the new club was mooted and Assistant Governor Uyobong Uko. The fellowships were exciting with bulletins published each week.

Admission into Rotary International

The Club of Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan was admitted into the membership of Rotary International on August 8, 2017 and the club held her charter certificate presentation and her first induction and launching of community service projects on Sunday, October 29th at the Dome, Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt.

Avenues of Service

The foundation of club activity in Rotary, are channeled through Rotary’s five Avenues of Service:

Club Service: focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.

Vocational Service: calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.

Community Service: encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.

International Service: exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.

Youth Service: recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange

Areas of Focus

Rotary is dedicated to seven areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.

We direct our efforts in these seven areas to enhance our local and global impact. 

  •      Disease Prevention & Treatment
  •      Peace & Conflict Resolution (Promoting Peace)
  •      Water and Sanitation
  •      Maternal and Child Health
  •      Basic Education and Literacy
  •      Economic and Community Development
  •      Protecting the Environment
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