The Sky Stayed for Godswill Akpabio

SO, THE SKY STAYED (For Godswill Akpabio) We are now living Our dreams, Leaving Behind frustrated screams, From deliberate fools, Who are busy shuffling their hoofs. Heaven weighed our fate, So, the sky stayed. The black cloud disappeared And the bright sky reappeared. Those decisions that we made, Eventually showed in the victory parade. There…

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Orok Duke Reaffirms NDDC’s Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls

Calabar, Nigeria – Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, the Cross River State representative at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls. In a statement to mark the ongoing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Chief Duke emphasised…

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NDDC delivers relief boats to flood-ravaged Cross River communities

Calabar, Cross River State – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has delivered over 30 boats to riverine communities across Cross River State, providing critical support to residents recovering from recent severe flooding. This development, announced by Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the NDDC board, is aimed at alleviating…

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Cross River NDDC Rep urges citizens to vote in upcoming local government elections

Calabar, Cross River State – As the November 2 local government elections approach in Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the state’s NDDC Representative, has called on Cross Riverians to participate actively by voting for their preferred candidates. Speaking with journalists, Duke emphasised the importance of these elections as a crucial opportunity to select…

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NDDC Rep Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke Advocates for Grassroots-Centred Leadership as APC Flag-Off LG Campaign

The Cross River State Representative to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has called for a people-centric approach to leadership as the All Progressive Congress (APC) officially flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming local government elections. The event, which was held at the Ikom Township Stadium, marked the launch…

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Orok Duke lauds Gov Otu over emergence of APC candidates for LG election

The Commissioner representing Cross River State on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has commended Governor Bassey Otu over the emergence of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming Local Government Election. Duke made the commendation on Monday, 14th October, during the APC caucus meeting that selected…

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NDCCITMA will complement project HOPE, IFAD programmes – NDDC MD

Following the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku, has addressed the fears that the initiative will press down on other similar initiatives. Ogbuku while addressing entrepreneurs, business owners and youths…

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