Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor.

Ikhilor said the governor approved the appointment to boost public connection with government policies and programmes across the state.

The statement read, “This is to inform the general public that Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

“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.

“Through the Mercy Johnson Okojie Foundation, she has championed causes focused on women empowerment, child welfare, education support, and healthcare outreach.”

Ikhilor added that Johnson Okojie is expected to use her public profile and grassroots reach to improve communication between the government and residents.

Mercy Johnson Okojie is married to Odianosen Okojie, who represents Esan North East and Esan South East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.