Gov. Mbah appoints Destiny Etiko as aide on youth engagement
Vivian Aghanu
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.
The actress announced the development on Monday, November 9, 2026, through her social media page, where she expressed gratitude to the governor for giving her the opportunity to serve.
Etiko described the appointment as a new chapter and a greater responsibility, saying she was ready to contribute to the development of Enugu State.
She also pledged her loyalty and commitment to the governor’s administration and the people of the state.
The actress said she would approach her new responsibility with humility, dedication and determination to make a meaningful impact.
Her new position will focus on issues concerning young people and the creative economy, an area closely connected to the entertainment industry in which she has built her career.
Etiko, who hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, is now the third Nollywood actress to take up a government appointment under Governor Mbah’s administration.
She joins Rachael Okonkwo, who was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, and veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi, who was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for the Enugu North Zone.
The appointment has attracted congratulatory messages from colleagues and fans, with many celebrating the actress as she begins a new chapter outside her acting career.
