Nigerian actress Funke Adesiyan has been appointed as one of the political aides to the first lady, Aisha Buhari.

Funke Adesiyan

TheLagostimes gathered that the Nollywood star was appointed the Personal Assistant to the First Lady on Domestic and Social events.

The appointment was recently announced on the official website of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Adesiyan was appointed alongside five other appointees:

Dr Mairo Almakura – Special Assistant on African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM)

Muhammed Albishir – Special Assistant on Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)

Wole Aboderin – Special Assistant on Non-Governmental Organizations

Barr. Aiyu Abdullahi – Special Assistant on Media and Publicity

Zainab Kazeem – Special Assistant on Domestic and Social Events

Meanwhile, Adesiyan is expected to resume duties immediately at the office of the First Lady, which became effective after the return of Aisha Buhari from London.