Posted by Chinenye on Tue 22nd Sep, 2026 - tori.ng
Two familiar Nollywood faces have taken on new roles in Enugu State government.
(Rachel Okonkwo and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah. Photo Credit: IG/ Rachel Okonkwo)
Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah.
Mbah approved 101 appointments across three categories seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.
Okonkwo, known for her role in Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development.
She's from Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.
She rose to prominence in Nollywood in the 1990s and has featured in over 90 films.
She later became an evangelist.
(Eucharia Anunobi And Rachael Okonkwo. Photo by TheCable Lifestyle)