Speakers

Donald Duke

Donald Duke

Former Governor, Cross Rivers State
2024 Speaker

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Duke

At age 37 on 29 May 1999, Mr Donald Duke became the governor of Cross River State and was re-elected for a second term in 2003, leaving office in 2007 after a successful tenure. Duke received his LLB degree in 1982 from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, his B.L. in 1983 from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos and an L.L.M. in Business and Admiralty Law in 1984 from the University of Pennsylvania, United States. "Every other period, I'm guarded, but when I'm playing music, I'm just myself," according to Duke who admitted learning how to play the piano, flute, guitar before he eventually settled for the saxophone at a very young age.

HE Donald Duke spoke at the 2024 RCCG Teap Teens Career Conference on The Power of Music and highlighted the following:

  • When music is spiritual it goes beyond generations, but when it is a craft, it does not last long
  • No matter what happens around you, remember, God has put you here at as such a time. It is your responsibility to discover your purpose - find your niche through your passion and through your passion, bring joy and happiness to others. Ensure that what you do is rewarding not just to you, but also impactful to others.
  • If each one of us did something to bring joy to the other, what a wonderful world ours would be!