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Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Calabar, Duke condemned harmful cultural practices against women and called for stronger support for gender equality.
He noted that NDDC remains committed to empowering women across the Niger Delta.
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OROK DUKE CALLS FOR STRONGER COMMITMENT TO WOMEN RIGHTS
Cross River NDDC Commissioner, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke @orokduke says it’s time to end harmful cultural practices and fully support women’s rights.
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Duke doesn’t just sponsor from afar. He travels with the teams — to Libya 2024, Tunis 2025 — mentoring and cheering them on.
Champions aren’t made by talent alone, they’re built by support, belief, and leaders who see potential before the medals come.
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Stars like Offiong Edem, Cecilia Otu, Fatimo Bello, Hope Udoaka and others all benefited from that early support. From 7 Olympics to Paris 2024 qualifications, their success shows what consistent grassroots investment can do.4
The Mentor Behind Cross River’s Table Tennis Champions
Behind every champion is a mentor who believed first.
In Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke @orokduke, NDDC Board Representative — has become that figure for many young table tennis players.
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Through the Calabar table tennis community and Canaan Table Tennis Club, Duke has invested for years in grassroots sports, giving opportunities to athletes who now represent Cross River and Nigeria globally.
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For many athletes, Canaan is a way out of obscurity. In a system with weak funding, his personal drive has kept training, competitions & exposure alive.
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In Cross River, table tennis is more than a sport. It’s influence.
At the centre is Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke @orokduke founder & financier of Canaan TTC, Calabar. The club has produced stars for state & nation 🇳🇬
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He paid tribute to fathers as “unsung heroes” and called on communities, religious bodies, and CSOs to support govt efforts in building strong families.
“Strong families remain the foundation of stable communities and prosperous nations,” he stated.
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Father’s Day: NDDC Rep Duke Calls for Policies to Strengthen Parenting
Cross River NDDC Board Rep, @orokduke Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke , PhD, has urged govts at all levels to create policies that promote responsible parenting and protect family values.
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In his Father’s Day message, Duke said fatherhood goes beyond providing needs to include mentoring, nurturing, and instilling values that raise responsible citizens.
Under @orokduke NDDC board representation, Cross River is getting lit streets, free medical outreaches, waste dumpsters & relief support for vulnerable families. Representation that works and impact you can see.
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