Nollywood actress “Mercy Johnson Okojie” has stepped into public service following her recent appointment by Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State

She was named Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy, a role that places her at the center of communication between the government and the people.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress formally accepted the appointment and thanked the governor for the opportunity. She described the role as more than just service, saying it involves building connections, listening closely, and speaking up with purpose.

In her words:

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

She also appreciated the outpouring of support and goodwill she has received since the announcement.

Mercy Johnson is widely known for her work in Nollywood. With this new appointment, she now takes on a responsibility that focuses on strengthening public engagement and ensuring that citizens’ voices are heard in governance.

Mercy Johnson Okojie’s appointment marks a new phase in her career as she moves from the screen into public service. As she begins her duties, attention will be on how she carries out her promise to connect with the people and support the state government’s agenda.