In the wake of a recent government press release that exposed significant delays in a high-profile murder trial, the Honourable Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt . Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Ph.D has called for a fundamental rethinking of development, arguing that true progress is…
Member representing Cross River State in the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has extolled the virtues of Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu on the occasion of his 66th birthday. In a goodwill message on Saturday, the NDDC representative declared that “Sixty-six years ago, God…
Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu-Duke PhD, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), joined other board members, management, and dignitaries at the commissioning of the Commission’s new Delta State House in Warri, Delta State. The event drew notable guests from across the Niger Delta region, including political…
Today, as we commemorate our 65th Independence Anniversary, we reflect on the journey that has led us to this milestone and pay tribute to the sacrifices of our founding fathers who tirelessly fought for our freedom and self-determination. Their legacy serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to build a prosperous and united…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke, has paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Asuquo Ekeng William Andem, popularly known as Wakilo, who passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 60. Speaking shortly after the funeral held…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has called for greater collaboration between the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA) and local government councils to address the growing challenges of waste management in the state capital and its environs. Duke made the appeal during…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined family, friends, and sympathizers to pay his last respect to the late Mr. Eyo Edem Duke, who was laid to rest after a funeral service in Calabar on Friday. The deceased, fondly…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, joined family, friends and colleagues in celebrating the birthday of the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, in grand style. Dr. Duke, who graced the occasion with warmth and goodwill extended his heartfelt wishes…
The member representing Cross River in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has commended the state governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for acquiring two new aircraft for the state carrier, CallyAir. Duke who made the commendation in Calabar, Tuesday, on the sidelines of the official commissioning of the…
Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, is a distinguished statesman and leader notable for his contributions to national development, particularly in Cross River State and the Niger Delta region. He is recognized for his dedication to service, leadership, cultural advocacy, and sustained efforts to improve governance and infrastructure. Duke’s career has spanned various roles, including his tenure…