Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed actress and film director Mercy Johnson-Okojie, a Kogi State native, as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

The actress is married to Odianosen Okojie, who represents Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor.

Mr Okpebholo said he appointed the 41-year-old actress to enhance citizens' engagement with government policies and programmes across the state.

He added that Johnson-Okojie would leverage her extensive public influence, communication skills and strong g...