Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Anto Lecky, as Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy.

Lecky previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy before her elevation to the new position.

The appointment was announced on Tuesday as part of the state government’s efforts to develop tourism and the creative economy in Edo State.

The statement added, “In her new role, Lecky will serve as Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy under the Okpebholo administration.The appointment comes as the state government continues to focus on tourism, cultural heritage and creative industries as areas of economic activity.

Edo State has a long history of cultural and artistic production, including the internationally recognised Benin bronzes and other forms of traditional and contemporary creative expression.The government has also identified tourism and creative industries among areas with potential for investment and economic activity in the state.

Edo is home to the historic Benin Kingdom and has a rich cultural heritage spanning traditional arts, festivals, crafts and other creative expressions.

The tourism and creative economy sectors include cultural tourism, entertainment, fashion, film, music, visual arts and hospitality.

Lecky’s appointment represents a change in her designation from Senior Special Assistant to Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy.