Nollywood Actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Appointed Special Adviser By Gov. Okpebholo

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Nollywood star actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as a A Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

A statement on Thursday February 19, 2026 from the Secretary to the Edo State Government SSG, Musa Ikhilor, informed that the appointment  of Johnson-Okojie is aimed at improving communication between the Government and the citizens.

According to the SSG, the office will focus primarily on  creating public awareness about Government activities, engagement in public advocacy and the promotion of citizens’ involvement in the formulation and implementation of Government policies.

“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.

“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” the SSG stated.

Consequently, the authorities expressed the confidence that the renowned thespian will bring her wealth of experience in the entertainment industry to bear on the administration’s resolve to deliver on the people’s mandate.

Instructively, her husband, Hon Odianosen Okojie is presently a member of the National Assembly, representing Esan North/South East Federal Constituency.

This is Johnson-Okojie’s second appointment as Special Adviser to a Governor. She was, also, some years ago,  appointed a Special Adviser to a Governor in her home State, Kogi.