Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has appointed Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Youth Engagement and the Creative Economy.
Etiko announced the appointment on Sunday, November 8, 2026, through her official social media handles .
The actress, who hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, described the role as “A NEW CHAPTER, A GREATER RESPONSIBILITY” .
“With profound gratitude and humility, I am honoured to announce my appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Enugu State on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy,” she wrote .
Etiko pledged her commitment to the administration’s vision. “I pledge my unwavering loyalty, dedication and commitment to your administration’s vision and the good people of Enugu State,” she said .
She added that she embraced the responsibility with pride and determination. “Together, let us turn talent into opportunity and vision into reality!” she stated .
Colleagues Celebrate Appointment
Fellow actress Sarah Martins congratulated Etiko in an Instagram post, describing the appointment as well deserved. “Congratulations, my boo. Appointment well deserved. @destinyetikoofficial, super happy for you,” Martins wrote .
Etiko responded in the comment section, confirming the news. “My love, I appreciate you,” she replied .
Other entertainment personalities, including Ikpechukwu Nweke and Evan Okoro, also joined in celebrating the actress.
A Pattern of Creative Appointments
Etiko’s appointment makes her the third Nollywood actress to take up a role in Mbah’s administration .
She joins Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, who was appointed SSA on Film and Creative Industry Development. Okonkwo confirmed her appointment on November 3, noting it had been approved in September .
Eucharia Anunobi has also been appointed to a government position in the state .
Etiko publicly supported Mbah during his campaign ahead of the 2023 governorship election .
Building Enugu’s Creative Economy
The appointment places Etiko in a position to contribute to initiatives aimed at engaging young people and strengthening Enugu State’s creative industry.
The Mbah administration has shown interest in the creative sector. In March 2026, the Enugu Magic Labs Animation Training Program graduated its first cohort of young creatives trained in 2D illustration, 3D motion design, and digital production .
The governor has said the future of the state’s economy lies with digitally skilled young people .
However, the specific programmes Etiko will oversee, her official responsibilities, and the timeline for implementing initiatives under her new office have not been publicly detailed .
