Gov Mbah appoints Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko as senior special assistant – The Witness Nigeria

Destiny Etiko, a popular Nollywood actress has been appointed by Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu State, as senior special asistant (SSA) on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.

Etiko hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.

News of the appointment emerged through a congratulatory message posted on Instagram by fellow Nollywood actress Sarah Martins, who celebrated Etiko over her new position.

“Congratulations my boo. Appointment well deserved. @destinyetikoofficial super happy for you,” Martins wrote.

Etiko appeared to acknowledge the appointment in the comment section, responding to her colleague with the words: “My loveeeeee, I appreciate you”.

Her appointment adds another entertainment personality to Governor Mbah’s growing list of appointments involving figures from the Nigerian film industry.

In September, the governor appointed actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi to positions within his administration. Okonkwo was named Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while Anunobi was appointed SSA on Women Mobilisation for Enugu North Zone.

The appointments reflect the administration’s decision to bring established personalities from the creative industry into government, particularly in areas connected to entertainment, youth participation and social mobilisation.

For Etiko, the new role comes after more than a decade of building a career in Nollywood.

She developed an interest in acting at a young age and began her professional journey in the Nigerian film industry in 2011. Her breakthrough came in 2014 when she played Ekemma in Ernest Obi’s movie Idemili, a performance that helped establish her as a recognisable face in the industry.

The role earned her a nomination at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards, where she eventually won the Most Promising Actress of the Year award.

Since then, Etiko has featured in numerous Nollywood productions, expanding her profile through roles in films such as The Ghost and The Tout 2 and Behind The Scenes.

Over the years, she has built a substantial following and earned several awards and recognitions for her work in the Nigerian film industry.