Nollywood actress and filmmaker Destiny Etiko has announced her appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah.
Etiko disclosed the appointment in a post on her Instagram page on Monday, prompting congratulatory messages from colleagues, friends and followers in the entertainment industry.
Among those who celebrated her was social media personality Nwa Zubbymicheal, who congratulated the actress in the comments section.
Actress Georgina Ibeh also welcomed the announcement, describing Etiko as “Honourable” and saying she deserved the recognition.
Another Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, had earlier celebrated the appointment in a separate Instagram post. Etiko responded by thanking her for the support.
Other entertainers, including Ikpechukwu Nweke and Evan Okoro, also sent congratulatory messages.
Etiko, who is from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, became widely known in Nollywood after featuring in the 2014 film Idemili. She has since appeared in numerous Nigerian productions and built a career as an actress and filmmaker.
Her appointment comes after the Enugu State Government named another Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, as Senior Special Assistant on Films and Creative Industries.
The appointments place two entertainers in government advisory roles connected to the creative sector, although their respective responsibilities differ.
