From the big screen to the State House! đźŽđźŹ›ď¸Ź Mercy Johnson Okojie officially joins Governor Monday Okpebholo's team as Special Adviser on Public Engagement. Will her star power transform Edo's civic space? Read the full story! #MercyJohnson #EdoState

Mercy Johnson Okojie joins Edo government: Actress lands Special Adviser role
On February 19, 2026, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State appointed Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie as his Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The actress officially accepted the role, pledging to strengthen civic engagement and support the governor’s SHINE agenda for sustainable development across the state. ​Governor Monday Okpebholo approved the appointment of