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HRM DUKU: An exceptional Monarch

By Martins Eduje

Isoko Mirror team recently visited Effurun – Otor and was opportune to chart with HRM King Duku II at his palace.

His Royal Majesty Johnson Enemmadia Yovwino Duku, Duku II (JP) the Orovworere of Effurun  - Otor Kingdom holds B.Sc (Hons) Ibadan, M.sc Lagos, MBA Aston Briminghan, Uk. He is a royal father with a difference. He has passion for farming and medical research despite the fact that he is a political scientist and a business Administrator by training. He has authored many books and manuscripts.

HRM King Duku

Looking at his style of his administration since he became the monarch of the community, it is believe that his wealth of experience has brought calmness to youth restiveness in Effurun-Otor kingdom and it is on record that, he is the first Christian to be crowned as king in the annals of Effurun-Otor-kingdom.

Currently, he is the CEO/MD of ISIO printing and Publishing Company, and ISIO Majestic Quality Foods.

At the presentation of staff of office to His Majesty King Duku II (JP) by his Excellency, the Governor of Delta State Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the monarch promised: “Effurun – Otor shall be great again” and he has really displayed it by transforming Effurun –Otor, since then.

Empowerment:

His Royal Majesty was able to draw the attention of the Community Youths to the need of self-employment by introducing skill acquisition programme In the community by bringing experts from outside which was first of its kind since the existence of the community, the youths were trained in their various field of specialization such as:, Hairdressing, fashion designing, welding and fabrications. To ensure that the training was not in vain, the best three (3) persons were selected from each of the groups with money and starter packs to open their workshops or business shops immediately by King Duku II.

His Royal Majesty has been able to train people in the community on rearing of Grass-cuter farming, Snairlry, Fish farming, Piggery and Poultry.

He has also put in place scholarship programme for all Effurun –Otor youth who are ready to study medicine, engineering and computer science. With this programme in place, there is Zero tolerance to cultism, Pipeline Vandalism, and Zero tolerance to all forms of criminality including kidnapping, drugs sales and consumption. Anyone involved in any of the above mentioned matters are handed over to the relevant security agency as government property.

He has been able to instill discipline and sanity into the kingdom by imposing fines for fighting and stealing. These offences attracts penalty of dancing naked round the community and a fine of N250, 000.

No wonder His Royal Majesty said EFFURUN – OTOR KINGDOM SHALL BE GREAT AGAIN. These laws has brought sanity to the kingdom.

Religion:

HRM King Duku II is a dedicated and committed Christian, as the first Christian to be crowned a monarch in the history of Effurun – Otor Kingdom, during the presentation of staff of office to him, he quoted some bible verses “ the name of the Lord is a strong tower the righteous runneth into it and are safe” (proverbs 18 vs 10) and Exodus 14:14 “ thy shall fight for you and you shall hold your peace” . The Monarch uses 15^th November every year to praise, worship and pray with other members of the kingdom for peace and progress in the land to mark his coronation anniversary, He believes that it is only God that can give abundance peace.

Passion for Development:

The monarch who expressed satisfaction over the progress made so far in his community said, he has always lead by example.” I lead by example, last year I went into poultry farming, which was a success. It doesn’t have to be very big, just add passion and it becomes a success.

My mini factory is under construction where about 20 youths and women will be employed. We will be processing packaged Garri known as (sokies). Garri packaged with Sugar and Groundnut  ready for eating bottled Cashew nuts, Pea nuts, pop corns and plantain chips. Others are polythene packaging and lots more. We are registered with NAFDAC and our brand name is ISIO Majestic  Quality Foods” he said.

Advise to other leaders:

HRM King Duku II advised other leaders to develop their Kingdom by training and empowering their youths, noting nobody will come to develop their kingdom for them.” Teach the youths on how to fish instead of giving them fish”. Monies should not be stock outside your town rather invest in your community for no one will do it for you.