It is a great development that some state governments have been acknowledging entertainers by giving them a position in their state to handle. However, in this article, I will share with you at least three popular Nigerian entertainers who have been given an appointment by their State governor.
1. Iyanya
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The music star is the latest entertainer who was recently appointed by his state governor, Ben Ayade as a Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment. However, this is a great development in the state and also for the singer.
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2. Laycon
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Some weeks after emerging winner of the Big Brother Naija season 5 reality Television show, Laycon was appointed Ogun State Youth Ambassador by the Ogun State governor. The appointment was tagged "reward for hard work".
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3. Olamide
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Olamide was named among the Commerce and Industry sub-committee by the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun to serve in the capacity of Commerce and Industry in his state, a position which he held alongside popular Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus.