By Our Correspondent
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has secured a political appointment in Enugu State, where Governor Peter Mbah has reportedly named her Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.
The appointment, has attracted congratulatory messages from colleagues and followers of the actress.
One of the first public reactions came from fellow actress Sarah Martins, who celebrated Etiko in an Instagram post, describing the appointment as well deserved.
Responding to the congratulatory message, Etiko expressed appreciation, writing, “My love, I appreciate you.”
The new position places the actress in a role connected to youth engagement and the development of the creative economy, an area closely linked to Nigeria’s entertainment industry and the opportunities available to emerging talents.
Etiko’s appointment also adds her to the growing number of entertainment personalities receiving government roles under the Mbah administration.
Her development comes shortly after fellow Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development.
Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi has also been appointed to a government position in Enugu State, serving as Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for the Enugu North Zone.
Etiko, who hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, has previously expressed support for Mbah during his 2023 governorship campaign.
She became widely recognised in Nollywood following her appearance in the 2014 film Idemili and has since built a career as an actress and filmmaker.
While details of her expected programmes and specific responsibilities in the new office have not yet been made public, her appointment has generated conversations online about the growing involvement of entertainers in political administration.
The development is expected to place Etiko in a position to contribute to discussions and initiatives concerning young people and the creative sector in her home state.
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