Veteran Nollywood actress, evangelist, and public speaker Apostle Dr. Eucharia Akuwa Anunobi has been officially appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The political appointment, which takes immediate effect, will see the screen icon serve as Special Assistant on Women Mobilization for the Enugu-North Senatorial Zone.
According to an official appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the decision received executive approval from Governor Mbah, citing Eucharia’s extensive public profile and leadership experience as key assets expected to benefit Enugu State immensely.
"I am pleased to convey the approval of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor, Enugu State, of your appointment as Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Mobilization, Enugu-North Zone," the official letter stated. "It is hoped that Enugu State will benefit immensely from your experience and hard work as a result of this appointment."
The official document further clarified that the position is a political appointment held at the pleasure of the Governor, with remuneration structured under Category 2 of the Harmonized Salary and Allowances Table for Top Public Office Holders in the state.
Eucharia’s transition into public governance marks another significant milestone in a career spanning over three decades. Renowned for her breakout performance in the classic 1994 Nollywood blockbusters Glamour Girls and Died Wretched, Eucharia established herself as one of the most commanding on-screen figures in contemporary Nigerian cinema, earning multiple accolades, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). In recent years, she has expanded her public influence as an ordained minister, counselor, and social advocate.
Her political appointment reflects a continuing trend of Nigerian creative veterans transitioning into public service, bringing cultural clout and community mobilization expertise into state administration and grassroots engagement.
