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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Residents of Basan-Mbube in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State have expressed joy after seeing street lights for the first time. The street lights, CONVERSEER reports, were installed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and facilitated by Chief Orok Duke, Cross River State representative of the Commission. The NDDC Solar Streetlight project,…
By Deborah Ekpo The Nigeria Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under the representation of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has called for a premium to be placed on women’s health in Cross River State. The call was made at the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration organised by the Adanne Eneka Empowerment Initiative and supported by the…
By Deborah Ekpo Governor Bassey Otu has lauded Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, for his proactive measures in improving waste management across the state. Duke’s recent efforts have resulted in the provision of additional refuse bins, a move that has been met with…
