Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko has landed a political appointment in Enugu State, where Governor Peter Mbah named her Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and the Creative Economy.
The appointment was announced on Sunday, November 8, with congratulatory flyers bearing the Enugu State Government seal circulating online.
Etiko appeared to confirm the news after sharing one of the flyers on her Instagram story, drawing attention to her new role beyond the entertainment industry.
Destiny Etiko shares congratulatory message
The actress reposted a message from her colleague Sarah Martins, who celebrated the appointment with the caption, “Congratulations my drama doll @destinyetikoofficial”.
Etiko responded to Martins’ message, writing, “My love, I appreciate you,” in a post that appeared to confirm the development.
The appointment flyer addressed the actress as “Hon. Destiny Etiko” and congratulated her on becoming Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and the Creative Economy under Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
Actress joins Enugu government after campaign support
Etiko hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State and had publicly supported Mbah during his campaign ahead of the 2023 governorship election.
Her appointment also comes shortly after fellow actress Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was named Senior Special Assistant on Films and the Creative Industry.
The appointments signal the Enugu governor’s inclusion of entertainment figures in roles connected to the state’s creative sector and youth engagement.
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