Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo Appoints Anto Lecky Senior Special Assistant On Tourism, Creative Economy

By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed former Big Brother Naija housemate Munirat Antoinette Lecky, popularly known as Anto Lecky, as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy.

In a post shared via Instagram, she thanked Okpebholo for the opportunity to serve in the new capacity, describing it as another opportunity to serve the governor, Edo State and Nigeria.

“I thank His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, for the opportunity to serve him, my state and my country again in another capacity to serve as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy,” she said.

She said her responsibility would include contributing to the promotion of Edo State’s cultural heritage and strengthening its tourism and creative industries.

“With the return of many stolen Benin Bronze, soon-to-be opened museums, and an ever growing entertainment industry, there is no better time for Edo State to be on the forefront of tourism and the creative economy in Nigeria and the world,” she said.

Lecky also said Edo State was open to travellers and investors, both locally and internationally, adding that she looked forward to working with stakeholders to advance the sector.

“Edo State’s borders and its economy are open to all, travelers and investors, domestic and international. I look forward to working with all stakeholders,” she added.

She also highlighted the cultural significance of her official portraits, saying she wore the Gbogane fabric associated with her Etsako tribe in Edo North, alongside red coral beads.

“As a proud Edo babe, in my official portraits, I am wearing the Gbogane fabric of my Etsako tribe located in Edo North and red coral beads which signify royalty, power, dominance, and protection,” she said.