Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, highlighting the governor’s effort to strengthen public engagement with government policies and programmes.
According to the statement, Johnson-Okojie is “an accomplished Nigerian actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is one of Nollywood’s most celebrated figures, with a career spanning nearly two decades and featuring in over 200 films.”
The communique further noted her philanthropic work through the Mercy Johnson Okojie Foundation, which champions causes such as women empowerment, child welfare, education support, and healthcare outreach.
Ikhilor said Johnson-Okojie is expected to leverage her public influence and grassroots reach to enhance communication between the Edo State government and its citizens.
Her husband, Odianosen Okogie, represents Esan North East/South East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
