Ini Edo gets Akwa Ibom political appointment

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has been appointed Special Adviser on Tourism, Culture and Development in her home state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

The 33-year-old confirmed the appointment by Governor Emmanuel Udom on Instagram on Friday.

Posing in a shoe closet, she wrote: “To be called to serve is an honour. I give God all the glory. Am grateful to my state, my Governor, everyone of you with your constant prayers and support… God bless u.”

The CEO of Mimz Lounge follows in the footsteps of Hilda Dokubo, Kate Henshaw, Nkiru Sylvanus, Richard Mofe Damijo and other entertainers who were given political appointment by their state governments.