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  Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD has paid tributes as family, community leaders and associates gathered in Calabar to lay Chief Archibong Ewa Ekeng to rest following his death on February 9, 2026, after a protracted illness. Chief Ekeng was 71. While expressing sadness over his demise, Duke noted the late Chief Ekeng's lifelong dedication to public service, community development and faith, describing him as a bridge between Calabar’s royal lineages and a tireless advocate for the people.  "Chief Ekeng’s humility, humour and unwavering commitment to the community set a standard for leadership," he said, urging younger leaders to emulate his integrity and service. Born on October 15, 1954, Chief Archibong Ewa Ekeng, according to his biography read by his family, traced his roots to prominent royal families across Calabar.  Educated at Big Qua Presbyterian Primary School , Hope Waddell Training Institution and the Polytechnic Calabar , he served as a Building Technologist in t...

  The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio , has been appointed into the National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Election . Ms. Akpabio was further named a member of the Women’s Mobilisation Committee , a strategic sub-committee of the National Campaign Council tasked with driving grassroots engagement, stakeholder coordination, and voter mobilization efforts ahead of the election. The committee is chaired by Her Excellency, Mrs. Titilayo Laoye-Ponle, with Her Excellency, Mrs. Joke Orelope-Adefulire and Senator Biodun Olujinmi serving as Co-Chairpersons. The National Campaign Council itself is chaired by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani , while the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio , serves as Vice Chairman, alongside several governors, former governors, lawmakers, and key party stakeholders. Her inclusion in the council further underscores her growing nation...

  The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Associate Professor Jerome Egbe , KSM , has congratulated the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on the occasion of his third year anniversary in office, describing him as an epitome of infrastructural transformation and purposeful leadership in the state. Egbe made the remarks during an interactive session with members of the media on Friday, May 29, 2026, as part of activities marking the governor’s three years in office. According to the Special Adviser, the celebration of Governor Otu’s administration is not limited to Cross River State alone, noting that people in Abuja and across the diaspora are also identifying with the achievements of the administration. “We are gathered not only in Abuja but also in the diaspora to celebrate an uncommon man who has brought a total turnaround in recalibrating Cross River State,” he stated. He further noted tha...

The Cross River State Representative on the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke , Ph.D., has congratulated the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen. Apostle (Dr.) Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on the occasion of his third anniversary in office, describing the milestone as a celebration of purposeful leadership, visionary governance and visible impact across the state. In a goodwill message commemorating the Governor's three years in office, Orok Duke commended Governor Otu for his unwavering commitment to the People First agenda , which he said has continued to redefine governance and accelerate development across critical sectors of the state's economy. According to the NDDC State Representative, the administration has recorded remarkable achievements in infrastructure renewal, economic revitalisation, agricultural development, investment promotion, tourism, environmental sustainability and human capital development, p...

  Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams , representing Cross River Central Senatorial District in the 10th Senate , has continued to strengthen his reputation as an active and result-driven legislator through the sponsorship of impactful bills and motions aimed at national development and the welfare of his constituents. Since the inauguration of the 10th Senate on June 13, 2023, Senator Williams has emerged as one of the notable voices in the National Assembly, demonstrating commitment to quality representation and legislative excellence within just over two years in office. A core responsibility of every legislator is lawmaking, and Senator Williams has shown remarkable dedication in this regard through the introduction of several strategic bills addressing healthcare, education, mining, agriculture, petroleum engineering, research, and national security. Among the bills sponsored by the lawmaker are: 1. Nigerian Research Institutes Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 918) – A...

  In commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC ), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD , has reaffirmed his commitment to child welfare , youth empowerment , and grassroots development by hosting hundreds of children from Wards 4 and 5 of Calabar South Local Government Area . The colourful event, held at Amayo Duke School, Egerton, brought together children, parents, community members, and supporters in an atmosphere filled with excitement, entertainment, and goodwill as participants gathered to celebrate the annual event dedicated to the rights, protection, and future of Nigerian children. Hundreds of enthusiastic children, accompanied by their mothers and guardians, participated in the celebration, which featured the distribution of gifts, food items, and financial support to attendees. Speaking during the event, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke emphasized the importance of investing in children, describing t...

  The Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Orok Duke, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 11, Calabar South Local Government Area, to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Duke made the appeal during a solidarity and appreciation visit to the ward on May 25, 2026, where party faithful reaffirmed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu as APC standard bearers for the 2027 elections. Addressing party members and stakeholders in Calabar, the NDDC board member commended Ward 11 for its dedication and strong performance during the party primaries. He described the ward as a major political force in Calabar South, noting that its numerical strength and influence must be consolidated to ensure victory for APC candidates in the forthcoming elections. Duke urged party faithful to remain loyal to the party and shun an...