By Akinwale Kasali
Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State has appointed the Nollywood duo of Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi among its 101 aides across three categories comprising Seven Special Advisers, Six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.
The appointments of the Nollywood icons was contained in a public announcement issued by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development.
The Nigerian actress is best known for her leading role in the Nkoli Nwa Nsukka film series.
She hails from Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State and has established a career in the Nigerian film industry.
For veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi, she was appointed as the Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.
The actress rose from obscurity to prominence in the Make Belief Industry in the 1990s and has featured in more than 90 films.
The now Evangelist lost her Son to sickle cell anemia years back, as her marriage also collapsed.
The appointments bring the two actresses into the Enugu State Government, as they have now become aides to Governor Mbah.
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