Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed media personality and former Big Brother Naija contestant, Munirat Antoinette Lecky, widely known as Anto Lecky, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy.
Her appointment was officially communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The appointment takes effect from June 23, 2025.
In the letter, the government stated, “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.”
Lecky is expected to play a key role in revitalizing the state’s tourism and creative sectors, especially in light of efforts to recover and showcase Edo’s cultural heritage.
This includes preparations around the return of looted Benin bronzes and the development of new museum infrastructure.
Anto Lecky first rose to national prominence as a semi-finalist on Big Brother Naija, one of Africa’s most popular reality shows.
Since then, she has built a robust career in media, project management, and advocacy for creative industries.
Prior to this appointment, she served as the Arts and Special Projects Lead at ElectHER, a non-governmental organization championing increased women’s participation in politics.
She was also the Programme Manager at Kunle Afolayan Productions Film and Television Academy.
Her diverse experience includes working as Head of Operations at Nigeria’s first private basketball league and hosting the lifestyle and travel TV show Sights of Flavours on DStv.
Currently, Lecky also holds a federal role as Special Assistant on Digital and New Media to the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu.
