Mbah Appoints Destiny Etiko as Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has appointed Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko as Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.

The appointment places the actress in the state government’s administration, with responsibilities centred on youth engagement and the creative economy.

Etiko confirmed the development while responding to a congratulatory message from fellow actress Sarah Martins on Instagram.

“Congratulations, my boo. Appointment well deserved. @destinyetikoofficial, super happy for you,” Martins wrote.

Responding, Etiko said, “My love, I appreciate you.”

The appointment comes shortly after another Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Films and Creative Industries by the Mbah administration.

Veteran actress and gospel minister, Eucharia Anunobi, was also appointed Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for the Enugu North Zone.

Anunobi was among 101 political aides appointed by Mbah in September 2026, comprising seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.

Etiko, who hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, rose to prominence in Nollywood following her appearance in the 2014 movie, Idemili. She has since featured in several Nigerian films and established herself as an actress and filmmaker.

She had also publicly supported Mbah during his campaign ahead of the 2023 governorship election.