It is a season of congratulations for Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie, as she has recently bagged an appointment with the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.

The actress, who was recently appointed as the Special Advisor on Public Engagement and Advocacy to Edo State Governor, took to her Instagram page to accept the role with open hearts.

She expressed her gratitude to the Governor for considering her for such a role, noting how the appointment is beyond service; it entails connection, listening, and purposeful advocacy.

Accepting her responsibility, she affirmed her commitment to ensuring that the voices of the public are heard, adding that the work has begun.

She wrote:
“I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, for the trust and confidence reposed in me with my appointment as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

This appointment is not just a call to serve, it is a call to connect, to listen, and to advocate with purpose.

I accept this responsibility with humility, dedication, and an unshakable commitment to service, and I am fully aligned with His Excellency’s SHINE Agenda of responsive/ Practical governance and sustainable development.

To the great people of Edo State: this role is about you—your voices, your stories, and your participation in governance. Together, we will deepen civic engagement, strengthen trust, and advance a people-centred Edo where every voice truly counts.

Thank you for the overwhelming support and goodwill.

The journey continues. The work begins now.
MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE
Special Adviser on Public Engagement & Advocacy
Edo State."