Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has joined the Enugu State Government after being appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and the Creative Economy by Governor Peter Mbah.

The political appointment was announced on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with congratulatory flyers bearing the Enugu State Government seal circulating across social media platforms.

The actress confirmed the development by re-sharing one of the official flyers on her Instagram Story.

Replying to a congratulatory post from her colleague Sarah Martins who wrote, “Congratulations my drama doll @destinyetikoofficial” Etiko posted, “My love, I appreciate you,” officially acknowledging the role.

The official appointment flyer addresses the movie star as “Hon. Destiny Etiko,” highlighting her new responsibilities in steering youth initiatives and expanding the state's creative industry footprint.

Etiko, an indigene of Udi Local Government Area in Enugu State, was an active supporter of Governor Peter Mbah during his campaign leading up to the 2023 governorship election.

Her appointment comes shortly after fellow Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo (popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka) was named Senior Special Assistant on Films and the Creative Industry.

The strategic moves underline Governor Mbah's ongoing drive to integrate prominent figures from the entertainment industry into key state policy and youth engagement roles.

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