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

The actress made the announcement on Sunday, November 8, 2026, following congratulatory messages from colleagues and other entertainment personalities on social media.

Etiko confirmed the development while responding to a congratulatory message from fellow actress Sarah Martins, who celebrated her new position and described the appointment as well deserved.
In her response, the actress expressed appreciation, writing, “My love, I appreciate you.”

The appointment places Etiko in a government role focused on youth engagement and the development of the creative economy in Enugu State.
The actress, who hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, had previously declared support for Governor Mbah during his 2023 governorship campaign.

Her 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 to the governor.

Veteran actress and gospel minister Eucharia Anunobi was also appointed Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu North Zone.
The appointments reflect the involvement of entertainment personalities in the Mbah administration, particularly in areas connected to the creative industry and public engagement.

Etiko rose to prominence following her appearance in the 2014 Nollywood film Idemili and has since featured in several Nigerian movies, establishing herself as an actress and filmmaker.
However, details of her specific responsibilities, proposed programmes and official resumption of duties have not yet been made public.

The Enugu State Government had also not issued a separate official confirmation of Etiko’s appointment as of the time of reporting.