Okpebholo Appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie Special Adviser On Public Engagement
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.
The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor.
According to the statement, the governor approved the appointment as part of efforts to strengthen public engagement and improve communication of government policies and programmes to citizens.
“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,” the statement read.
It described Johnson-Okojie as an accomplished actress, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist with nearly two decades in the film industry and appearances in over 200 productions.
The statement also highlighted her humanitarian work through the Mercy Johnson Okojie Foundation, which focuses on women empowerment, child welfare, education support and healthcare outreach.
Ikhilor noted that she is expected to leverage her public influence and grassroots reach to enhance engagement between the Edo State Government and residents.
Her husband, Odianosen Okojie, represents Esan North East/South East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
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