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By Lawrence Agbo
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been named Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, announced in a statement on Thursday.
The announcement claims that Johnson-Okojie’s appointment was approved by the governor as part of initiatives to increase public participation in government policies and initiatives.
The communique 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.
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“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.”
According to Ikhilor, Johnson-Okojie is anticipated to improve citizen-government communication by utilizing her grassroots reach and public influence.
The Esan North East/South East Federal Constituency is represented in the House of Representatives by her husband, Odianosen Okogie.
