Okpebholo Appoints Former BBNaija Housemate Anto Lecky as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism, Creative Economy

BY SNOW TV NEWS DESK

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

Lecky announced her appointment in a post on Instagram, expressing gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve Edo State and Nigeria in a new capacity.

She described the appointment as another opportunity to contribute to the development of her state and the country.

“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 as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy,” she said.

Lecky noted that her role would focus on promoting Edo State’s rich cultural heritage while supporting the growth of its tourism and creative industries.

She said the return of several stolen Benin Bronzes, plans to open new museums and the continued expansion of the entertainment industry presented an opportunity for Edo State to become a leading destination for tourism and creative enterprise in Nigeria and beyond.

“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 at the forefront of tourism and the creative economy in Nigeria and the world,” she stated.

The newly appointed aide also welcomed local and international travellers and investors to the state, expressing her readiness to collaborate with relevant 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.

Speaking about her official portraits, Lecky highlighted the cultural significance of her attire, revealing that she wore Gbogane fabric associated with her Etsako tribe in Edo North, complemented by red coral beads.

According to her, the beads symbolize royalty, power, dominance, and protection.

“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.

SNOW TV NEWS EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT

Anto Lecky’s appointment highlights the Edo State Government’s focus on leveraging culture, tourism, and the creative economy to drive development. Her success will depend on how effectively she translates Edo’s rich cultural heritage and growing entertainment industry into sustainable tourism opportunities, investment, and job creation.