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

Nollywood Star Destiny Etiko Gets Appointed as Enugu Governor’s Aide on Youth and Creative Economy

Jennifer Sakmufuwo Baba Published: November 10, 2026 Last updated: November 10, 2026 6:58 am

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

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Destiny Etiko, has officially stepped into public service after being appointed as a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Enugu State Governor on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.

The big career move marks a major transition for the celebrated screen icon from the entertainment world into official government administration.

The new appointment was confirmed following widespread announcements and congratulatory messages shared across social media platforms by colleagues and industry peers.

Hailing from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, the popular actress, widely known by her fans as “Ada Enugu”, expressed deep excitement and appreciation for the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of her home state.

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Reacting to the official appointment and sharing her thoughts on the new responsibility with her followers online, Destiny Etiko stated:

“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.”

Expressing her appreciation to the state leadership for finding her worthy of the role and outlining her commitment to driving positive changes for young people, the actress added:

“My heartfelt appreciation goes to His Excellency, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for this confidence and opportunity to serve. I pledge my unwavering loyalty, dedication and commitment to your administration’s vision and the good people of Enugu State.”

Concluding her remarks on how she plans to approach the mandate of transforming talents into tangible opportunities, she stated:

“Together, let us turn talent into opportunity and vision into reality!”

the appointment has drawn massive praise from fans and fellow actors alike, who view it as a well-deserved recognition of her hard work and influence within Nigeria’s creative sector.

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Jennifer Sakmufuwo Baba

Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.