Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
The announcement was made in a statement released by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government. According to the statement, Johnson-Okojie will leverage her wide-reaching public influence, communication skills, and grassroots networks to strengthen citizens’ engagement with government policies and programmes.
The government highlighted that, beyond her achievements in Nollywood, Mercy Johnson-Okojie is widely respected for her humanitarian and advocacy work. Through the Mercy Johnson-Okojie Foundation, she has championed initiatives focused on women empowerment, child welfare, education support, and healthcare outreach.
“She has consistently used her platform to promote social responsibility, civic awareness, and community development,” the statement added.