Nigerian governor's sister made 'Commissioner of Happiness'

A Nigerian governor has created a new role for his sister - as commissioner for happiness and couples' fulfilment.

Rochas Okorocha unveiled the post during the swearing in of 27 other new commissioners for Imo State.

It is not the first questionable decision the governor has made in recent times.

Earlier this year, he unveiled a statue dedicated to South African President Jacob Zuma - a man who has no apparent links to the south-eastern state.

Unsurprisingly, social media users reacted to the announcement with scorn.

Happiness is trending. I wanna be Happy too.

Relocate to Imo State,

— The Night King ♚ (@TheBaldBadGuy) December 5, 2017

Your Excellency,
Gov. Rochas

The "singles of Imo" feel marginalized over your appointment of a Commissioner for "Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment.

Singles also want to be Happy and experience fulfillment.

Please appoint asap, a deputy, on Singles' Fulfillment.

Thank you

— Deji Idowu | 🇳🇬 (@ayodygeeidowu) December 5, 2017

Do you need a commissioning for your Happiness and Fulfilment?

Then, go to IMO state.

Rochas Okorocha and his sister is waiting for you.

— AY Nigeria🇳🇬 (@oapaynigeria) December 5, 2017

It is not clear exactly what Mr Okorocha's sister Ogechi Ololo will do now she has been sworn in.

She was previously her brother's chief of staff, as well as being special advisor on domestic matters.

However, Mr Okorocha has warned she - and all his other commissioners - need to take their new roles seriously to help the regional authorities achieve their "vision".

"We shall not tolerate any sharp practice or corruption of any type," he told those gathered at Monday's ceremony, according to Nigeria's Daily Post newspaper. "Neither shall we accept indolence or laziness."

BBC