Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has secured a political appointment in Enugu State after Governor Peter Mbah named her Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.
The appointment brings the popular actress into the Enugu State Government, where she is expected to contribute to issues relating to young people and the development of the creative industry.
Etiko’s appointment became public on Sunday, November 8, 2026, following congratulatory messages from fellow Nollywood personalities on social media.
Her appointment was also acknowledged by the actress herself, who expressed appreciation for the opportunity.
News of the development attracted attention after actress Sarah Martins took to Instagram to celebrate her colleague.
Congratulating Etiko, Martins wrote, “Congratulations, my boo. Appointment well deserved.
@destinyetikoofficial, super happy for you.”
Etiko subsequently responded to the congratulatory message, confirming the development. She wrote, “My love, I appreciate you.”
Other Nollywood personalities, including Ikpechukwu Nweke and Evan Okoro, also joined in celebrating the actress over her new political responsibility.
Etiko later expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah in a separate announcement, describing the appointment as an honour and an opportunity to serve.
The actress wrote, “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 also acknowledged the confidence placed in her by the governor and pledged her commitment to the administration.
“I pledge my unwavering loyalty, dedication and commitment to your administration’s vision and the good people of Enugu State,” she stated.
Etiko further expressed her determination to make a meaningful contribution to the state through her new position.
“I embrace this responsibility with pride, humility and a determination to make a meaningful impact,” she added.
Etiko has established herself as one of the recognisable faces in Nollywood. She developed an interest in acting at a young age and began her professional career in 2011.
She gained wider recognition after featuring in the 2014 movie, Idemili, where she played the character Ekemma. Her performance helped increase her popularity and opened doors to several other movie projects.
Since then, she has appeared in numerous Nigerian films and expanded her activities into movie production.
Her popularity, particularly among young Nigerians and entertainment audiences, could provide an avenue for engagement with young people in Enugu State.
However, the specific programmes she will oversee, her official responsibilities and the timeline for implementing initiatives under her new office have not been publicly detailed.
In a related development, the appointment of Destiny Etiko comes shortly after another Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, announced her appointment by Governor Peter Mbah.
On November 3, Politics Nigeria can report that Okonkwo confirmed her appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Enugu State Governor on Film and Creative Industry Development.
The actress disclosed that although the appointment had been approved in September, she only made it public in November.
In her announcement, Okonkwo expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity, describing the responsibility as an opportunity to contribute to the development of the entertainment industry in the state.
She stated, “I see it as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of our creative ecosystem, amplify emerging talents, support filmmakers and creatives, and help position Enugu State as a thriving destination for film, arts, culture, and entertainment.”
Okonkwo also thanked Mbah for the confidence he had placed in her, stressing that the appointment represented more than an official title.
Another Nollywood veteran, Eucharia Anunobi, was also appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu North Zone.
Her appointment was part of the wider political and administrative appointments made by the governor in September 2026.
According to the announcement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, the governor approved appointments covering different responsibilities, including youth engagement, women mobilisation, public communication, community development and other areas of governance.
