Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has joined Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s administration as Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.
Etiko announced her appointment on Monday, November 9, 2026, thanking the governor for the opportunity to serve her home state.
The actress, who hails from Udi Local Government Area, had publicly supported Mbah during his campaign ahead of the 2023 governorship election.
She becomes the third Nollywood actress appointed by Mbah, following Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi.
Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was named Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu North Zone.
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Their appointments were part of a list of 101 political aides announced on September 21, 2026, by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
The list comprised seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants. Anunobi publicly announced her appointment on October 27, while Okonkwo disclosed hers in November.
Mbah’s latest appointment follows similar engagements of entertainment personalities by other state governments. Former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha appointed actress Nkiru Sylvanus Special Assistant on Lagos State Affairs in 2011, while former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello named Mercy Johnson-Okojie Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, Arts and Culture in 2017.
In April 2022, Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo appointed actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu Special Adviser on Entertainment, Leisure and Tourism. Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke also appointed actress Laide Bakare Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, Art, Culture and Tourism in February 2024.
The appointment comes amid Enugu’s efforts to develop its creative industry. In November 2024, the state launched the Enugu Magic Labs Animation Training Programme to equip 400 young people with animation and motion-design skills.
Etiko began her acting career in 2011 and gained prominence after featuring in Idemili, filmed in 2012 and released in 2014.