Donald Etim Duke
Former Governor of Cross River State (1999–2007)
Peoples Democratic Party Cross River State
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Donald Etim Duke is a Nigerian lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the Governor of Cross River State from 1999 to 2007 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Educated at Ahmadu Bello University and the University of Pennsylvania, he is widely recognized for his tourism-driven development strategy, including the creation of the Calabar Carnival, Tinapa Resort, and Obudu Mountain Resort. Duke is regarded as a reformist leader with a flair for innovation, and he later contested for Nigeria’s presidency in 2019 under the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Education
- Corona School, Lagos (Primary Education)
- Federal Government College, Sokoto (Secondary Education)
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria — LLB, Bachelor of Laws (1982)
- Nigerian Law School — Called to the Bar (1983)
- University of Pennsylvania, USA — Master of Laws (LL.M.) (1984)
Professional Background
- Legal practitioner and businessman before politics
- Principal partner in a private law practice after returning from the United States
- Held positions in banking and private sector business, including serving as a board member in several companies before entering public service
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