The appointment was confirmed in an official statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, with the administration citing a desire to harness the influence of credible public figures in driving its governance agenda.
Away from the screen, the actress has carved out a reputation as a committed philanthropist through the Mercy Johnson Okojie Foundation, championing causes around women’s empowerment, child welfare, education, healthcare, and community development — experience that the state government says makes her well-suited for the advocacy role.
In her new capacity, she is expected to deepen public participation in government programmes, improve communication between the administration and ordinary Edo residents, and leverage her grassroots connections to bring more citizens into the policy conversation.
