Okpebholo Appoints Lecky SSA, Tourism and Creative Economy
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Munirat Antoinette Lecky, popularly known as Anto Lecky, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy.
Her appointment was officially confirmed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and takes effect from June 23, 2025.
According to the statement, “I write to inform you that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved your appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism and Creative Economy with effect from June 23, 2025. The remuneration attached to the appointment is as provided for in the relevant regulations currently in force in the Edo State Public Service. Please accept my hearty congratulations.”
Anto Lecky, a former semi-finalist on the Big Brother Naija reality show, brings with her a wealth of experience in Nigeria’s creative industry. She is expected to play a pivotal role in repositioning Edo State’s tourism and creative economy, particularly as the state undertakes major cultural revitalisation efforts, including the anticipated return of the historic Benin bronzes and the development of museum projects.
Before this appointment, Lecky served as the Special Assistant on Digital and New Media to the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu.
Her career includes roles such as Arts and Special Projects Lead at ElectHER, a non-profit advocating for women’s participation in governance, and Programme Manager at Kunle Afolayan Productions Film and Television Academy.
She also served as Head of Operations at Nigeria’s first private basketball league and hosted Sights of Flavours, a travel and food show aired on DStv.
Lecky’s appointment signals the Okpebholo administration’s continued emphasis on youth inclusion and leveraging the creative economy as a tool for tourism development and job creation in the state.
