📅 18 June 2025 | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
In a remarkable display of civic dedication, the International Human Rights Commission Special Monitoring Mission (IHRC SMM), Rivers State Chapter, successfully executed its Second Community Service Program, managing traffic at the busy Rumukoroshe Junction on Aba Road, Port Harcourt.
Despite torrential rainfall, IHRC SMM Rivers State Coordinator, Comrade Sundrix Ogor, led a determined team of volunteers who efficiently regulated vehicle movement, significantly reducing congestion and preventing potential accidents at one of the city’s most hectic intersections.
“Rain or shine, we serve. Our mission is clear—to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of our society. Today’s service is a testament to the heart and resilience of our volunteers,” emphasized Comrade Sundrix Ogor.
This commendable effort falls under the broader IHRC Community Service Initiative Framework, demonstrating the organization’s guiding principle of service beyond comfort.
The exercise was notably inspired by the proactive leadership of the IHRC SMM National Coordinator, Comrade Elijah Vitus Echendu, who continues to foster impactful, community-focused actions at grassroots levels.
The IHRC Diplomatic Office in Nigeria, headed by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, fully supported this initiative, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to community welfare through sustained volunteer engagement and collaborative diplomacy.
Volunteers received heartfelt thanks from the Rivers State Chapter for their courage, dedication, and exemplary sense of duty despite challenging weather conditions, embodying the true spirit of community service.
As IHRC expands its humanitarian outreach throughout Nigeria, it actively encourages other state chapters to replicate these impactful initiatives, bridging diplomacy with practical community engagement.
Author:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria
