Pekanbaru Marks 54th PKK Unity Day, Mayor Distributes Thousands of Food Packages
The Pekanbaru City Government held a commemoration of the 54th Family Welfare Movement (PKK) Unity Day at Bukit Putera Field, Senapelan District, on Monday, 29 June 2026. Approximately 5,000 participants attended the event, comprising PKK cadres from all sub-districts and urban villages, as well as sanitation workers from across Pekanbaru.
‘I appreciate the Pekanbaru City PKK Driving Team for actively assisting the government and serving as an extension to the community,’ said Pekanbaru Mayor Agung Nugroho, who was accompanied by the Chairperson of the Pekanbaru City PKK Driving Team, Sulastri Agung Nugroho, and other local government officials. He praised the active role of the Pekanbaru City PKK Driving Team, which has been a strategic partner for the government in implementing various community programmes.
Marking its 54th anniversary, Mayor Agung expressed his hope that the PKK would grow closer to the community, not only playing a role within families but also becoming a pioneer in protecting the environment, preserving nature, and supporting development. ‘All of this is to ensure the people of Pekanbaru become more prosperous,’ he said.
He noted that the PKK Driving Team plays a vital role in improving the quality of life through programmes focused on family empowerment, health, education, and environmental conservation. During the event, Mayor Agung Nugroho handed over various forms of assistance to the community as a demonstration of the government’s concern. A total of 1,500 food packages were distributed by the Pekanbaru City Government, supplemented by an additional 1,000 packages from the Pekanbaru City PKK Driving Team.
In addition to the food aid, the city government also provided hearing aids for children in need. Assistance was also given to sanitation workers in recognition of their dedication to maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of Pekanbaru. The atmosphere of the event was lively, with thousands of enthusiastic participants filling the venue. A series of activities enlivened the 54th PKK Unity Day commemoration, serving as a momentum to strengthen synergy between the government and the community.
Through this commemoration, the Pekanbaru City PKK Driving Team is expected to continue strengthening synergy with the government and the community in implementing family empowerment programmes. The PKK is also envisioned to become a driving force in creating a clean, healthy, and prosperous environment as part of efforts towards realising the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.