Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has secured a political appointment as Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah.
The actress announced the development on her Instagram page, attracting congratulatory messages from colleagues, friends and fans in the entertainment industry.
The appointment brings another Nollywood personality into the Enugu State Government, with Etiko expected to contribute to initiatives relating to youth engagement and the development of the creative sector.
Among those who congratulated the actress was social media personality Nwa Zubbymicheal, who commented, “Congratulations unlimited Nwa”.
Another actress, Georgina Ibeh, also celebrated Etiko, describing her as “Honourable” and declaring that the appointment was well deserved.
Earlier, actress Sarah Martins had taken to Instagram to congratulate her colleague, expressing excitement over the development and describing the appointment as deserving. Responding to Martins, Etiko wrote, “My love, I appreciate you”.
Other entertainment personalities, including Ikpechukwu Nweke and Evan Okoro, also joined in celebrating the actress.
Etiko, who hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, began her acting career in 2011 while pursuing her education. She gained wider recognition following her appearance in the 2014 Nollywood movie Idemili, produced by Ernest Obi.
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In an interview with Vanguard in April 2015, the actress disclosed that she had to combine her education with acting during the early stages of her career.
She has since featured in numerous Nigerian films and established herself as an actress and filmmaker in the country’s movie industry.
Her appointment comes shortly after fellow Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, confirmed her appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Films and Creative Industries to Mbah.
Okonkwo, who hails from Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, announced the appointment in early November, although it was approved in September 2026.
She described the position as an opportunity to contribute to the development of the state’s creative ecosystem, support emerging talents and strengthen the film and entertainment industry.
The development also follows an earlier round of appointments by Mbah in September, when the state government announced 101 political aides across three categories: seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.
Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi was also appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for the Enugu North Zone during the exercise.
Etiko’s appointment further highlights the involvement of entertainment industry figures in the Mbah administration, particularly in portfolios connected to youth engagement and the creative economy.
NAN
