Duke Akamisoko


Duke Timothy Akamisoko is a Nigerian Anglican bishop. He is bishop of the Kubwa diocese, in the Abuja province of the Church of Nigeria, a denomination of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Education and training

Bishop Duke has decried the poor state of the education system in Nigeria.
He has spoken out against terrorism and corruption, urging the Federal Government of Nigeria to adopt methods used by other nations use to counter terrorism, saying "Every step should be taken by the government at all levels, federal, state and the local governments to avert this ugly and embarrassing situation; another serious matter is corruption that infiltrated all levels and areas of government including the civil service".
The bishop advocates a tougher stance on crime, stating "in Nigeria, people steal money and they are not punished". He has advocated capital punishment for offenders found guilty of murder.

Personal life

Bishop Duke married his wife Sarah in 1996 and in 2013 they had twins: a boy and a girl.

Published works

Samuel Ajayi Crowther: His Missionary Work in the Lokoja Area January 2002.
Bishop Duke has also published academic studies on the dual nature of Jesus Christ and on the 39 Articles of the Church of England.