By Mercy Akuba
Munirat Antoinette Lecky, a former Big Brother Naija Star has been appointed by Edo State Government as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism and Creative Economy.
Her appointment which was confirmed on the 23rd of June, 2025 by Governor Monday Okpebholo’ is to take effect immediately .
Munirat Antoinette Lecky popularly known as Anto Lecky, is a renown entertainment and entrepreneur advocate.
She hails from Auchi Sacred Kingdom in Etsako West Local Government area . She is known for her passion for education, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
Munirat quest for higher education led her to attend the fifth best public university in the USA, the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, graduating with a Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science, focus on Sports Administration and Recreation Administration before proceeding the University of Central Florida’s DeVos Sports Business Management program, graduating with an MBA and Masters in Sports Business Management.
She displayed outstanding performance in the BB Nija show semi-finalist and was the Head of Operations for the first ever private basketball league and professional athleisure brand in Nigeria.
Munirat has since been involved in advocacy for many social causes including those surrounding arts, culture, tourism, and diaspora affairs. She anchored the DTSV travel and tourism program “Sights of Flavors”.
She has worked with various domestic brands and destinations, international airlines, tourism commissions and travel agencies to promote their destinations and services.
She served as the Program Manager for the Kunle Afolayan Productions Film and Television Academy before becoming the Arts and Special Projects Lead for ElectHER, an organization championing the inclusion of women in democratic governance.
The Founder of The Live Wire Project, a non-governmental organization dedicated to driving positive social impact by amplifying voices and fostering sustainable solutions to critical issues in Nigeria and Africa.
She also serves as the Special Assistant, Digital and New Media to the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu. She is ready to take tourism and the creative industry in Edo State to the next level.